Venus and Adonis

Paolo Veronese, studio of

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Artist Paolo Veronese, studio of (b.1528, d.1588)
Title Venus and Adonis
Description woman sitting on treetrunk underneath tree, holding on to a man who stands next to her, grabbing her bare breast while entertaining dogs. a cupid hides underneath the dress of the woman below. The subject matter comes from Ovid's Metamorphoses, Book 10. Venus fell hopelessly in love with the mortal, Adonis. She warned him against hunting dangerous animals but he disregarded her and was killed by a wild boar. This painting alludes to the story, showing Venus trying to disuade Adonis from going hunting with his dogs. It also includes Cupid, Venus's son.
Material canvas (textile material)/textile materials/materials (substances) ; oil paint (paint)/paint (coating)
Dimensions 56 x 82 cm
Type Painting
Subject mythological scene
Collection Art Collection ; Torrie Collection
Accession Number EU0745
 Tags:  Greek  Adonis  Breasts  Baby  Hair  Dog  Dogs  Three Dogs  Legs  Necklace  Olive Tree  Tree  Clothes  Shoes  Boots  Dirt  Ground  Sky  Clouds  Robe  Dress  Leaves  Child  Infant  Knees  Calves



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