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Reminiscent of Titian’s style, this painting is typical of the kind of mythological scene made for learned, private patrons in Venice that he helped pioneer. Cupid, god of love, raises his arrow to pierce a woman embracing a youth who holds a golden apple. The central couple may be Hippomenes and the virgin huntress Atalanta, who challenged her suitors to race with her. Hippomenes won the race when Atalanta stopped to pick up the golden apples he threw down. Alternatively, they may be Adonis and Venus, goddess of love; when Cupid accidentally pricked Venus with one of his arrows she fell in love with Adonis. The background scenes relate to the legend of Adonis. On the right, Myrrha is driven from the house by her father whom she had seduced.
Title
Mythological Scene
Date
probably 1530-1600
Medium
Oil on wood
Measurements
H 76.2 x W 132.1 cm
Accession number
NG1123
Acquisition method
Bought, 1882
Work type
Painting
