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Venus and Adonis, ca. 1570. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
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Venus and Adonis, ca. 1570. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Venus and Adonis, ca. 1570
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Adonis Allegorical Amorini Angels Arbour Boar Bower Braid Braided Braids Cherubim Cupid Curly Hair Dead Dead Body Drinking Eurasian Wild Pig Foliage Ghisi Giorgio Giorgio Ghisi Lover Lovers Plait Plaited Plaits Rabbit Severed Head Spear Venus Wild Boar Winged Figure Winged Figures Allegorical Figure Angelic Cherubs Putti
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This print, titled "Venus and Adonis" by Giorgio Ghisi, transports us back to the 16th century with its intricate details and allegorical symbolism. The engraving showcases a scene of love, tragedy, and divine intervention. In the center of the composition stands Venus, the goddess of love, depicted as a beautiful female figure with flowing curly hair. She gazes mournfully at her lover Adonis who lies lifeless on the ground. Adonis' body is surrounded by an array of cherubs or putti, angelic figures representing love and innocence. The artist skillfully captures every emotion in this tragic moment - from Venus' sorrowful expression to the grief-stricken cherubs hovering above. A sense of melancholy permeates through the image as we witness not only human mortality but also divine intervention in matters of love. Ghisi's attention to detail is evident in his depiction of nature surrounding the central figures. Foliage adorns an arbour where Venus and Adonis once sought solace together. In one corner, a wild boar can be seen - symbolizing both danger and fate that led to Adonis' demise. This exquisite print serves as a reminder that even gods cannot escape death's grasp when it comes to matters of passion. It invites viewers into a world where beauty intertwines with tragedy while showcasing Ghisi's mastery in capturing complex emotions through his engravings.
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