Venus and Cupid in a Decorative Frame with Grotesques, from the Judgment of Paris

Q: When was "Venus and Cupid in a Decorative Frame with Grotesques, from the Judgment of Paris" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1580–1600.

Q: Is "Venus and Cupid in a Decorative Frame with Grotesques, from the Judgment of Paris" in the public domain?

Yes, Venus and Cupid in a Decorative Frame with Grotesques, from the Judgment of Paris is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Adriaen Collaert

ca. 1580–1600

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 5 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (13.9 × 8.9 cm)

Classification

Ornament & Architecture|Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1939

Accession Number

39.95.7

Tags

BirdsCupidVenusFlowers

Art Historical Context

Nestled within the intricate world of Renaissance printmaking, *Venus and Cupid in Decorative Frame with Groques, from the Judgment of Paris* is a engraving by Flemish artist Adriaen Collaert, around 1580–1600. This petite work (just 5½ × 3½ inches) captures goddess Venus tenderly embracing her son Cupid amid blooming flowers and playful birds, all framed by whimsical grotesques—fantastical motifs blending flora, fauna, and mythical. As part of a series inspired by the classical myth of the Judgment of Paris, where Paris awards Venus the golden apple for her beauty, it evokes themes of love, d...

Venus and Cupid in a Decorative Frame with Grotesques, from the Judgment of Paris

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