Venus and Adonis
Plaquette
ca. 1600 (made)
ca. 1600 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This plaquette representing Venus and Adonis was probably made in Netherlands, in about 1600. The figures of Venus and Adonis are of appliqué work in high relief.
Object details
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| Title | Venus and Adonis (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Bronze plaquette depicting Venus and Adonis, Netherlands, ca. 1600 |
| Physical description | Bronze plaquette depicting Venus and Adonis. Venus sits holding the dying? Adonis on her knees and kissing him. Both figures are naked. On the left Cupid, two doves and part of a chariot, which with Venus' mantle forms the background. The two principal figures are of appliqué work in high relief. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
| Object history | From the Wyndham Cooke Collection |
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| Summary | This plaquette representing Venus and Adonis was probably made in Netherlands, in about 1600. The figures of Venus and Adonis are of appliqué work in high relief. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.109-1929 |
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| Record created | November 26, 2004 |
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