Venus Arming a Warrior, possibly Johan Maurits, Count of Nassau-Siegen, at the Forge of Vulcan (c. 1644 – c. 1645) — Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert
Mytho Art Journal · Published
Venus Arming a Warrior, possibly Johan Maurits, Count of Nassau-Siegen, at the Forge of Vulcan (c. 1644 – c. 1645) · Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert
Venus Arming a Warrior, possibly Johan Maurits, Count of Nassau-Siegen, at the Forge of Vulcan (c. 1644 – c. 1645) is an artwork by Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert. 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
Venus Arming a Warrior, possibly Johan Maurits, Count of Nassau-Siegen, at the Forge of Vulcan (c. 1644 – c. 1645)
Artist
Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert (Flemish, 1614 – 1654)
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 Venus Arming a Warrior, possibly Johan Maurits, Count of Nassau-Siegen, at the Forge of Vulcan (c. 1644 – c. 1645)
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
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.
Venus Arming a Warrior, possibly Johan Maurits, Count of Nassau-Siegen, at the Forge of Vulcan (c. 1644 – c. 1645) — Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert
Mytho Art Journal · Published
Venus Arming a Warrior, possibly Johan Maurits, Count of Nassau-Siegen, at the Forge of Vulcan (c. 1644 – c. 1645) · Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert
Venus Arming a Warrior, possibly Johan Maurits, Count of Nassau-Siegen, at the Forge of Vulcan (c. 1644 – c. 1645) is an artwork by Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert. 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
Venus Arming a Warrior, possibly Johan Maurits, Count of Nassau-Siegen, at the Forge of Vulcan (c. 1644 – c. 1645)
Artist
Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert (Flemish, 1614 – 1654)
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 Venus Arming a Warrior, possibly Johan Maurits, Count of Nassau-Siegen, at the Forge of Vulcan (c. 1644 – c. 1645)
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
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.
