Venus and Cupid

Venus and Cupid by Lorenzo Lotto

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

Tags

Female NudesCupidVenus

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 The work serves as both an aesthetic object and a historical document, providing insights into the ...

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