Neoclassical Decorative Element Ares and Venus 18th Century - Mars and Venus
Features
Mars and Venus
Artwork title: Elemento decorativo neoclassico
Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800
Subject: Allegorical/Mythological Subject
Artistic technique: Painting
Technical specification: Tempera
Description : Elemento decorativo neoclassico
Tempera on canvas. Decorative element from a Lombard mansion house. The scene on light blue background depicts Venus and Ares kissing, while little Eros is offering the God an helmet. According to the Neoclassical style, the figures are static. The drawing takes on the characteristics of sculpture. The plastic representation of beauty is underlined by the white figures that stand out on the blue background and is more important than the expressiveness of the scene. Fair condition, the canvas is presented in frame. Last quarter of the 18th century.
Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Frame Size (cm):
Height: 112
Width: 94
Depth: 4
Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 106
Width: 91