Venus and Cupid
1520s
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
36 3/8 x 43 7/8 in. (92.4 x 111.4 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Mrs. Charles Wrightsman Gift, in honor of Marietta Tree, 1986
Accession Number
1986.138
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About this artwork
Venus and Cupid by Lorenzo Lotto, 1520s. Created in Oil on canvas, this work exemplifies the artistic practices and cultural values of its period. The piece reflects the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of its historical and cultural context. As part of the European Paintings collection, it contributes to our understanding of artistic development and cultural expression. The work serves as both an aesthetic object and a historical document, providing insights into the ...