Venus and CupidJörg Petel · 1625
Classical
1625
40.0 x 20.0 cm
Ashmolean Museum
Jörg Petel (1601 – 1634)
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About this artwork
- Title: Venus and Cupid
- Artist: Jörg Petel
- Year: 1625
- Original dimensions: 40.0 x 20.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Ashmolean Museum
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Main color: Black
- Keywords: european art, divine love, fine art print
Questions & Answers
Which museum holds the original "Venus and Cupid"?
You can see the original "Venus and Cupid" at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, United Kingdom.
In what year was "Venus and Cupid" by Jörg Petel created?
The creation of "Venus and Cupid" by Jörg Petel is dated 1625.
How old was Jörg Petel when creating "Venus and Cupid" in 1625?
When "Venus and Cupid" was created in 1625, Jörg Petel - born in 1601 - was 24 years old.
What level of contrast does "Venus and Cupid" by Jörg Petel show?
The light-dark contrast of "Venus and Cupid" is recorded as statement. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.
What is the format of "Venus and Cupid"?
"Venus and Cupid" by Jörg Petel has a tall format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.
Who created "Venus and Cupid"?
The artist behind "Venus and Cupid" is Jörg Petel. The work is catalogued under Jörg Petel's name.
How is "Venus and Cupid" by Jörg Petel proportioned, and how big is it?
"Venus and Cupid" by Jörg Petel is proportioned as a tall work of 40 x 20 cm.