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Venus of Urbino, before 1538 (oil on canvas) (detail of 291644)
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Venus of Urbino, before 1538 (oil on canvas) (detail of 291644)
BEN291633 Venus of Urbino, before 1538 (oil on canvas) (detail of 291644) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 119x165 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22358842
© Raffaello Bencini / Bridgeman Images
Aphrodite Bed Chamber Cassone Chest Goddess Of Love Reclining Spaniel Urbin Venetian Renaissance Maid
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This print captures a mesmerizing detail of Titian's renowned masterpiece, the "Venus of Urbino". Painted before 1538, this oil on canvas artwork showcases the exquisite talent of Titian (Tiziano Vecellio), an Italian artist from the Venetian Renaissance period. The painting measures 119x165 cm and is housed in the prestigious Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence, Tuscany. In this particular detail, we are drawn to the enchanting presence of Venus herself. She reclines gracefully on a sumptuous bed chamber adorned with a cassone chest. A loyal spaniel dog rests at her feet, adding warmth and companionship to the scene. The goddess of love exudes confidence and sensuality as she gazes directly at us. The composition beautifully captures both vulnerability and strength through Venus' nude form. Her nakedness symbolizes purity while also celebrating her divine beauty as Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and desire. A maid stands nearby, attentively attending to Venus' needs. In her hand, she holds a walking stick or cane that adds an interesting element to the overall composition. This photograph by Raffaello Bencini allows us to appreciate every intricate brushstroke and subtle nuance within Titian's masterpiece. It invites us into a world where elegance meets passion—a timeless portrayal that continues to captivate art enthusiasts around the globe.
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