The Story
Venus and Adonis by Peter Paul Rubens.
Gift of Harry Payne Bingham, 1937.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Venus and Adonis
Peter Paul Rubens
Venus and Adonis
Peter Paul Rubens32 people viewing now
Period
Baroque
Theme
Love & Romance
Medium
Oil on canvas
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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