Venus and Adonis

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Venus and Adonis

c. 1740

Charles-Joseph Natoire (French, 1700–1777)

The young hunter Adonis reassures the goddess Venus that she should not fear for his well-being as he sets out for the hunt. In fact, he will be killed by a wild boar. Venus's chariot at the right and the white doves at her feet help to identify the goddess. The flying cupid emphasizes the passionate nature of the lovers' dialogue.

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Object Details

Title:

Venus and Adonis

Date:

c. 1740

Artist:

Charles-Joseph Natoire (French, 1700–1777)

Medium:

Oil on canvas

Dimensions:

37 3/8 x 46 7/8 inches (94.9 x 119.1 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

Gift of the Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1989

Accession Number:

1989-3-2

Geography:

Made in France, Europe

Provenance

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