Triumph of the Marine Venus by Sebastiano Ricci. A dynamic mythological scene featuring a nude Venus seated upon a red mantle, surrounded by sea deities, nymphs, and cherubs on a turbulent sea under a bright sky.

Triumph of the Marine Venus

Sebastiano Ricci

1713 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A luminous and lively Venetian masterpiece celebrating the mythological triumph of Venus upon the sea.

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Where it works

A moderate artwork with a brighter pulse in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Hallway
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted around 1713 by Venetian master Sebastiano Ricci, this work captures the Triumph of the Marine Venus with characteristic Rococo lightness and grace. The scene is alive with movement as nymphs, tritons, and putti surround the central figure of Venus against a soft, atmospheric sky and shimmering sea, demonstrating the artist's masterful handling of light and airy compositions.

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