
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Sleeping Venus and Cupid
Godfried Schalcken
A luminous candlelit scene of Venus resting peacefully under a dramatic red canopy, accompanied by a watchful Cupid.

1639 · Oil Paint, Panel
An elegant 17th-century mythological scene depicting Venus in a moment of repose.
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A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
About the piece
Painted in 1639 by Laurentius de Neter, this oil on panel masterfully captures the mythological themes of love and war. The scene depicts Venus reclining on a sumptuous bed, while Mars quietly prepares to leave in the background, accompanied by a playful Cupid and a small dog in a dark, atmospheric interior.
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1639 · Oil Paint, Panel
An elegant 17th-century mythological scene depicting Venus in a moment of repose.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.