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An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, 1545: Framed Canvas Replica Painting
By artist Agnolo Bronzino (1503-1572), in the National Gallery, London
Item# FAM-DA1691
$189.00 – $450.00
In this rich allegory, Cupid kisses Venus while Pleasure, Play, Love, Fraud and Jealousy all hover nearby. A gift for King Francis I of France from Cosimo I de Medici, ruler of Florence, this painting displays the ambivalence, eroticism and obscure imagery characteristic of the Mannerist period. The authentic stretched canvas replica painting captures the original work's texture, depth of color, and even its bold brushstrokes, which are applied by hand exclusively for Design Toscano. Our replica 4.375" wide, European style, bright gold-toned, ribbed frame is cast in quality designer resin with an acanthus leaf and floret border that draws the eye toward the beautiful image.
Proudly printed and framed in the USA using imported molding.
Proudly printed and framed in the USA using imported molding.
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Product Details
- Includes picture wire and hardware for hanging. Follow simple steps in the PDF linked above.
- Please note these instructions are meant for common drywall walls. If other conditions are present check with your local hardware store for recommendations on hardware and hanging methods.
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About The Artist
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Agnolo Bronzino (1503-1572)
Italian painter Agnolo Bronzino is known for his mannerist-style portraits and was the most influential painter in Florence during the reign of Cosimo I de Medici the first Grand Duke of Tuscany. Bronzino's portraits were much admired by Florentine nobility and thus were imitated by numerous artists.
Born Agnolo di Cosimo in Florence it is unknown how he received the nickname of Bronzino but some think it is derived from his dark complexion or from that he gave many of his portrait subjects.
In addition to being the official painter fin the court of the Duke Bronzino portraits featured static and stylish figures unemotional and haughty and this motif influenced the course of European court portraiture for a century. He also painted portraits of poets of the past such as Dante and Petrarch and attempted his hand at religious paintings but unsuccessfully. Bronzino's religious paintings conveyed his trademark aloofness resulting in a lack of feeling despite the elegant postures.
Bronzino had better success painting nudes such as in the celebrated Venus Cupid Folly and Time which carries the erotic emotion under a pretext of a moral allegory. His other major works include frescoes for the chapel in Florence a series of tapestries and works of poetry. - More works by this artist -
Weights & Dimensions
- Small: 15.25"Wx17.25"H framed (7"Wx9"H image size, 4.375"W frame), 4 lbs.
- Medium: 24.75"Wx29.25"H framed (16.5"Wx21"H image size, 4.375"W frame), 7 lbs.
- Large: 34.75"Wx41.25"H framed (26.5"Wx33"H image size, 4.375"W frame), 10 lbs.
- Grande: 38.25"Wx46.25"H framed (30"Wx38"H image size, 4.375"W frame), 11 lbs.
