Venus Mourning the Death of Adonis by Frans Wouters. A classical landscape featuring Venus grieving over the body of Adonis, surrounded by hunting dogs and putti beneath a canopy of dense trees.

Venus Mourning the Death of Adonis

Frans Wouters

1640 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A poignant mythological scene depicting Venus mourning Adonis within a lush, atmospheric Flemish forest.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Dining Room · Library · Study
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Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Attributed to Frans Wouters, this 1640 oil painting captures the tragic mythological moment as Venus discovers the lifeless Adonis. Set against a deep, verdant woodland, the composition is enriched with symbolic details, including faithful hunting hounds and a celestial chariot drawn by swans, exemplifying the dramatic and narrative depth of Flemish Baroque art.

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