Venus Rising from the Sea
Summary
Mythological scene depicting the birth of Venus emerging from the sea draped in cloth. Standing on a large shell, two maidens sit at her side draped in cloth. A winged cherub flies above amongst a dramatic sky of clouds.
Object Name
Venus Rising from the Sea
Creators Name
Date Created
unknown
Dimensions
object (object: 68.4cm (26 15/16in)): 68.4cm
frame (frame: cm (in)):
object (object: 54.9cm (21 5/8in)): 54.9cm
accession number
1917.272
Place of creation
England
Support
canvas
Medium
oil paint
On Display
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