Venus und Amor
um 1750
Medium
Blei-Zinn-Legierung
Dimensions
Queroval: 7,8 × 10 × 0,5 cm
Classification
Reliefmedaillon
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
5243
Art Historical Context
Behold the delicate *Venus und Amor*, a charming relief medallion crafted by unknown artist around 175. This petite oval piece, measuring just 7.8 × 10 × 0.5 cm, captures the timeless myth of Venus, goddess of love, tenderly interacting with her son Amor (Cupid). Fashioned from a lead-tin alloy—a durable yet malleable material akin to pewter—it exemplifies the intricate low-relief carving techniques popular in 18th-century for creating affordable, decorative objets d'art. Hailing from Vienna's prestigious Belvedere Collection, this artwork reflects the Rococo era's fascination with classical ...