{"product_id":"venus-and-cupid-lorenzo-lotto","title":"Venus and Cupid - Lorenzo Lotto","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined mythological allegory by Lorenzo Lotto, depicting Venus and Cupid in a balanced, classical composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLorenzo Lotto, a Venetian painter active during the High Renaissance, produced this allegorical work around 1525. The composition features Venus reclining in a manner reminiscent of classical prototypes, while Cupid stands beside her, holding a laurel wreath above her head. A small incense burner hangs from the wreath, adding a ritualistic element to the scene. The figures are set against a deep red curtain, which provides a stark contrast to the pale flesh tones of the goddess and the child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLotto is known for his idiosyncratic approach to the Venetian style, often incorporating psychological tension and unusual iconographic details. In this painting, the presence of rose petals scattered across Venus and the inclusion of a snake near the blue drapery suggest themes related to marriage, fertility, or the dangers of love. The artist employs a smooth application of paint, focusing on the soft modelling of the figures and the tactile quality of the fabrics. The interaction between the two figures is direct, with Venus looking towards the viewer while Cupid concentrates on the wreath. This work demonstrates the artist's ability to blend classical subject matter with a personal, somewhat enigmatic narrative style. It remains a notable example of the mythological paintings produced in Northern Italy during the early sixteenth century, reflecting the period's interest in humanist themes and allegorical representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/virgin-annunciate-antonello-da-messina-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVirgin Annunciate - Antonello da Messina — Antonello da Messina\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-san-giobbe-altarpiece-detail-of-music-making-angels-giovanni-bellini\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe San Giobbe Altarpiece Detail of Music Making Angels - Giovanni Bellini — Giovanni Bellini\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lorenzo Lotto","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455692116303,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455699882319,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58455699915087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455699947855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455699980623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455700013391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455700046159,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455700078927,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455700111695,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58455700144463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58455700177231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58455700209999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Venus-and-Cupid_Poster_CompositorV1_1786247646927.jpg?v=1786489772","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/venus-and-cupid-lorenzo-lotto","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}