Plaquette
17th century (made)
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This bronze plaquette representing Mars and Venus with Cupid was probably made in the 17th century Germany. It was acquired by Dr. Hildburgh in Venice, 1919.
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| Brief description | Plaquette venus and mars with cupid; bronze German 17th cent |
| Physical description | Plaquette representing Mars and Venus with Cupid. Venus is seated and turns to the right towards Mars, who is embracing her. Both are naked, on the right lies a greave, on the left a sword. Cupid stands beyond Venus. In the background on the right, trees, on the left a country landscape and the rising sun. |
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| Summary | This bronze plaquette representing Mars and Venus with Cupid was probably made in the 17th century Germany. It was acquired by Dr. Hildburgh in Venice, 1919. |
| Bibliographic reference | Cf. Planiscig, L. Die Bronzeplastiken: statuetten, reliefs, geräte und plaketten. Wien, 1924. no. 461. note to no. 460. |
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| Accession number | A.10-1930 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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