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Venus Comforting Cupid

Posted by Maverick ~ on February 14, 2018

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Venus Comforting Cupid
Benjamin West

“Benjamin West painted many versions of this tender scene recalling an ode by the ancient Greek poet Anacreon. Here, Venus comforts her son, Cupid, after he suffers a bee sting. This painting reflects the noble ideals and elevated sentiments of the history painting genre, for which West became a key representative.

The American-born West left for Italy in 1760 to expand his artistic repertoire. There he saw the increasing influence of classical antiquity on artistic style and taste. He learned sophisticated glazing techniques that differed from the painting methods he learned in Pennsylvania. After three years in Italy, he permanently settled in England.” — Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art …….. ❤

17 comments on “Venus Comforting Cupid”

House of Heart on February 14, 2018 at 6:41 am said:

A beautiful work of art!

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- Maverick ~ on February 14, 2018 at 7:21 pm said:
  
  I agree Holly ❤
  
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  - House of Heart on February 15, 2018 at 3:35 am said:
    
    ♥️
    
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Indah Susanti on February 14, 2018 at 10:35 am said:

Great one! Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤

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- Maverick ~ on February 14, 2018 at 7:22 pm said:
  
  Thanks Indah, Happy Valentine’s Day to you too! ❤
  
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Megha's World on February 14, 2018 at 2:04 pm said:

Beautiful work of art.Never knew Cupid was the son of Venus. So we were the creator of our own miseries. haha

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- Maverick ~ on February 14, 2018 at 7:23 pm said:
  
  Ha ha, I guess we are Megha. 🙂
  
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David on February 14, 2018 at 2:10 pm said:

So, is saying the heart sculpture reminds me of a pretzel the same as thinking “Hi-ho Silver and away” during the William Tell Overture?

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- Maverick ~ on February 14, 2018 at 7:23 pm said:
  
  Is confusion contagious? 🙂
  
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  - David on February 14, 2018 at 7:34 pm said:
    
    My experience is that in certain age groups it is epidemical and on occasion I have been accused of being a carrier.
    
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  - Maverick ~ on February 14, 2018 at 7:46 pm said:
    
    LOL, I can relate. 🙂
    
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Resa on February 14, 2018 at 2:26 pm said:

Gorgeous art, history and perfect for Valentines!

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- Maverick ~ on February 14, 2018 at 7:24 pm said:
  
  Thanks Resa, Happy Heart Day! ❤
  
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Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog on February 14, 2018 at 2:35 pm said:

Happy Valentines Day! 🙂

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- Maverick ~ on February 14, 2018 at 7:24 pm said:
  
  Happy Valentine’s Day Tom! 🙂
  
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Tiny on February 14, 2018 at 3:53 pm said:

Happy Valentine’s Day, Maverick 🙂

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- Maverick ~ on February 14, 2018 at 7:25 pm said:
  
  Happy Valentine’s Day to you as well Tiny. ❤
  
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