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The Loves of Mars and Venus

Enea Vico

Associated Names

Enea Vico

Artist, Italian, 1523 - 1567

The image features two figures seated on a couch. One figure is a woman, partially nude with braided hair and a cherub next to her. The other figure is a man in armor with a helmet. There is a cat, birds, and a musician on the window ledge. The setting includes elaborate decorations and opulent surroundings.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving
Credit Line

Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Accession Number

1977.14.1
Catalogue Raisonné

Bartsch, no. 21, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1985

Figure Prints from the National Gallery's Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1985-1986, no cat.

Bibliography

1802

Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65568046

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