Venus Rising (1890) — Jean-Léon Gérôme
Venus Rising (1890) is an artwork by Jean-Léon Gérôme. 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 Rising (1890)
- Artist
- Jean-Léon Gérôme (French, 1824-1904)
- 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 Rising (1890)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
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.
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