Putti presenting Venus with the boar that killed Adonis (17th Century) — Roman School
Mytho Art Journal · Published
Putti presenting Venus with the boar that killed Adonis (17th Century) · Roman School
Putti presenting Venus with the boar that killed Adonis (17th Century) is an artwork by Roman School. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
Title
Putti presenting Venus with the boar that killed Adonis (17th Century)
Artist
Roman School (Italian, 16th-20th Century)
Subject collection
Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Aphrodite, called Venus by the Romans, is the goddess of love and beauty. One ancient tradition describes her rising from sea foam. Other stories connect her with Adonis, Ares, and the judgment of Paris.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Putti presenting Venus with the boar that killed Adonis (17th Century)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
Putti presenting Venus with the boar that killed Adonis (17th Century) — Roman School
Mytho Art Journal · Published
Putti presenting Venus with the boar that killed Adonis (17th Century) · Roman School
Putti presenting Venus with the boar that killed Adonis (17th Century) is an artwork by Roman School. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
Title
Putti presenting Venus with the boar that killed Adonis (17th Century)
Artist
Roman School (Italian, 16th-20th Century)
Subject collection
Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Aphrodite, called Venus by the Romans, is the goddess of love and beauty. One ancient tradition describes her rising from sea foam. Other stories connect her with Adonis, Ares, and the judgment of Paris.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Putti presenting Venus with the boar that killed Adonis (17th Century)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
