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Patera from Millin, Peintures et Vases Antiques
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Patera from Millin, Peintures et Vases Antiques
Patera from Millin, Peintures et Vases Antiques. Shallow ceramic dish with mythological winged figures, possibly Venus and Cupid. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc. London, 1814
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This exquisite patera, or shallow ceramic dish, showcases a captivating scene of mythological figures, as depicted in the hand-colored copperplate engraving from "Peintures et Vases Antiques" by Henry Moses, published in London in 1814. The intricately detailed engraving reveals the figures of Venus and Cupid, the Roman god and goddess of love, respectively. Their ethereal forms are adorned with delicate wings, suggesting the divine realm from which they hail. Venus, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, is often depicted with an apple or a mirror, symbolizing her power to inspire desire and admiration. Here, she is shown holding an apple, which may represent the golden apple of Discord that sparked the infamous Judgment of Paris. Cupid, the mischievous god of desire, is typically portrayed as a winged, naked boy, armed with a bow and arrows. He is the embodiment of love's power to inspire passion and infatuation. In this image, he is shown playfully reaching out to touch Venus's hand, further emphasizing their deep connection. The artistry of this engraving is truly remarkable, capturing the essence of classical mythology and the beauty of ancient art. The hand-coloring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, bringing the figures to life and transporting us to a time when tales of gods and goddesses were the foundation of human imagination and creativity.
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