Who created "Venus and Cupid"?

Venus and Cupid was created by Pinturicchio in ca. 1509.

When was "Venus and Cupid" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1509.

What medium is "Venus and Cupid"?

Venus and Cupid is Fresco, transferred to canvas and attached to wood panels.

Is "Venus and Cupid" in the public domain?

Yes, Venus and Cupid is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Venus and Cupid

Pinturicchio

ca. 1509

Medium

Fresco, transferred to canvas and attached to wood panels

Dimensions

Diameter: 19 3/8 in. (49.2 cm)

Classification

Paintings-Decorative

Culture

Italian, Umbria

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1914

Accession Number

14.114.22

Tags

CupidVenus

Art Historical Context

Welcome to the Metropolitan Museum of's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, where Pinturicchio's enchanting *Venus and Cupid* (ca. 1509) captivates with its Renaissance charm. This circular tondo measuring just 19⅜ inches in diameter, depicts the goddess of love, Venus, tenderly embracing her son Cupid amid swirling drapery and soft, luminous skies. Pinturicchio, masterful Umbrian painter from the late Italian Renaissance (active 1454–1513), was for his delicate frescoes and intricate decorative schemes, often blending Peruginesque grace with vivid storytelling. Originally executed as a f...

Venus and Cupid

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