Joachim WtewaelPays-Bas, 1566–1638Mars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan
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Où est « Mars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan » aujourd’hui ? J. Paul Getty Museum, Museum East Pavilion, Gallery E203, Los Angeles. Oui, exposée actuellement. Vérifié 5 octobre 2026.
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À propos du tableau
In the *Metamorphoses,* the Roman author Ovid tells the story of how the lovers Venus and Mars were surprised by Venus's husband, Vulcan. Vulcan, a blacksmith, forged an invisible bronze net, which he secretly attached to Mars's bed. Here Vulcan stands upon Mars's armor, discarded at the right, while Cupid and Apollo hover above, drawing back the green canopy to reveal the astonished lovers in an embrace. Other gods and goddesses also gather to witness and mock the adulterous couple. In a scene beyond the bed, Vulcan hammers his net at the forge. Exaggerated poses and brilliant, jewel-like color emphasize the dramatic intensity of the scene. The hard, metallic surface of the copper lends itself to highly finished and detailed pictures. Because of the erotic subject matter, the painting's early owners may have concealed the painting behind a curtain or in a drawer, which preserved its lustrous appearance.
J. Paul Getty Museum
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- Numéro d’inventaire
- 83.PC.274
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- J. Paul Getty Museum
- Image : J. Paul Getty Museum — Open Content
