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Landscape with Venus and Adonis, 1580s. Creator: Gillis van Coninxloo (Netherlandish, 1544-1607)
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Landscape with Venus and Adonis, 1580s. Creator: Gillis van Coninxloo (Netherlandish, 1544-1607)
Landscape with Venus and Adonis, 1580s. Venus, the goddess of love, unsuccessfully tries to dissuade her mortal lover Adonis from hunting the boar that would eventually kill him. The artist nestles this story in the foreground of an expansive view with Germanic architecture, rather than a classical setting. Woodlands were relatively new subjects in European painting and this work points toward the full-blown forested landscapes of the 1600s, seen in the adjacent gallery of Dutch art
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Oil On Copper Gillis Van Coninxloo Netherlandish
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This print showcases Gillis van Coninxloo's "Landscape with Venus and Adonis" a masterpiece from the 1580s. In this artwork, we witness the futile attempt of Venus, the goddess of love, to dissuade her mortal lover Adonis from embarking on a fatal boar hunt. Rather than placing this mythological tale in a traditional classical setting, Coninxloo ingeniously nestles it within an expansive view featuring Germanic architecture. This unconventional choice reflects the artist's innovative approach to depicting woodlands, which were relatively new subjects in European painting at that time. By seamlessly blending mythology with landscape artistry, Coninxloo hints at the future development of fully forested landscapes that would flourish during the 1600s. The adjacent gallery showcasing Dutch art further exemplifies this evolution. Painted using oil on copper, this exquisite piece is now housed in The Cleveland Museum of Art. Heritage Art/Heritage Images has skillfully captured every intricate detail and nuance of Coninxloo's work through their expert printing technique. As you gaze upon this photo print, allow yourself to be transported back to the 16th century and immerse yourself in both mythological drama and artistic innovation.
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