The Rokeby Venus by Diego Velázquez. A reclining nude woman is shown from behind, gazing into a mirror held by a small winged cupid amidst dark red and grey drapery.

The Rokeby Venus

Diego Velázquez

1644 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterpiece of the Spanish Golden Age, this iconic reclining nude radiates elegance and quiet mystery.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Study · Living Room · Bedroom
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted by the legendary Diego Velázquez, 'The Rokeby Venus' is one of the most celebrated nudes in the history of Western art. The composition features Venus reclining on a bed of dark silk, contemplating her own reflection in a mirror held by Cupid. Renowned for its soft brushwork and sophisticated use of color, this work remains a pinnacle of Spanish Baroque painting.

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