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Cupid Asleep with Venus
Nikolaas Verkolje
1712 · Oil Paint, Panel
An elegant mythological scene depicting the goddess Venus in a serene landscape surrounded by playful putti and attendants.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Bedroom
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1712 by Nikolaas Verkolje, this masterful oil on panel work captures the opulence of the late Baroque period. The composition features Venus seated prominently, her luminous skin contrasted against rich blue drapery, while a group of attendants and cherubic cupids engage in a lively scene within a detailed woodland setting with architectural elements.
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