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Venus and Cupid (Sleeping Venus)
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An exquisite Baroque masterpiece by Artemisia Gentileschi depicting the Roman goddess of love in a moment of peaceful repose.
Sleeping Venus
Willem van Mieris
1725 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This 18th-century mythological scene captures a moment of repose in a serene, atmospheric landscape.
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Where it works
A calm artwork with moderate presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted by Dutch artist Willem van Mieris in 1725, this work depicts the goddess Venus sleeping amidst a verdant landscape. A young Cupid stands guard nearby, while the background reveals satyrs and other figures, emphasizing the classical and allegorical richness of the Late Baroque period. The composition balances the luminous figure of Venus against a deep, moody forest backdrop.
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