Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
Friday 7 July 2023 hours 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
A POSTCLASSICAL CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. VENUS PLAYING WITH EROS.
A POSTCLASSICAL CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. VENUS PLAYING WITH EROS.
17th century
Diam 20x4 mm
Beautiful mythological scene composed of Venus playing with Cupid's weapons. The goddess of Love is seated in the right side, facing left, in the act of lifting the bow above the little Eros who tries to grasp it. The young boy is winged and holds an arrow in his left hand. Next to him, a small tree. The female figure is naked but with a cloak that partially covers her, and shows her feet crossed in a very elegant pose. Missing and chips on the edge. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.K private collection