Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Venus and Cupid (Sleeping Venus)
Artemisia Gentileschi
An exquisite Baroque masterpiece by Artemisia Gentileschi depicting the Roman goddess of love in a moment of peaceful repose.
Sleeping Venus and Cupid
Godfried Schalcken
1675 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A luminous candlelit scene of Venus resting peacefully under a dramatic red canopy, accompanied by a watchful Cupid.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with quiet composure with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1675 by Dutch Golden Age master Godfried Schalcken, this work exemplifies the artist's renown for candlelight effects. The composition features Venus reclining in sleep, bathed in a warm, intimate glow that highlights the delicate textures of the drapery and skin against the dark, atmospheric background.
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