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Venus and sleeping Cupid, ca 1620-1625. Creator: Guercino (1591-1666)
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Venus and sleeping Cupid, ca 1620-1625. Creator: Guercino (1591-1666)
Venus and sleeping Cupid, ca 1620-1625. Found in the Collection of the Fondazione Cini, Venezia
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This exquisite sanguine on paper drawing, titled "Venus and Sleeping Cupid," is a masterpiece by the renowned Bolognese artist Guercino, created around 1620-1625. The image is currently housed in the prestigious Fondazione Cini collection in Venezia, Italy. The drawing depicts the Roman goddess of love, Venus, reclining on a sumptuous bed, surrounded by an idyllic landscape. She is depicted in her full nude glory, her voluptuous figure an embodiment of beauty and sensuality. Her languid expression and the gentle curve of her body suggest a state of post-coital bliss. Nestled beside her is the mischievous Cupid, the god of love, who is fast asleep, his quiver and bow lying carelessly by his side. The putto, or cherub, represents the personification of love and desire, and his peaceful slumber next to Venus signifies the harmony and unity of love and pleasure. Guercino's mastery of the sanguine medium is evident in the intricate details of the drawing, from the delicate folds of Venus's drapery to the delicate veins on Cupid's arm. The artist's use of contrasting textures and shading adds depth and dimension to the image, making it a true masterpiece of Baroque art. The allegorical scene of Venus and Sleeping Cupid is a common theme in literature and mythology, representing the power of love to bring pleasure and harmony to the world. This drawing is a testament to Guercino's artistic genius and his ability to capture the essence of love and desire in a single image.
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