Venus and Adonis

Image credit: University of Edinburgh

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The subject matter comes from Ovid's Metamorphoses, Book 10. Venus fell hopelessly in love with the mortal, Adonis. She warned him against hunting dangerous animals but he disregarded her and was killed by a wild boar. This painting alludes to the story, showing Venus trying to disuade Adonis from going hunting with his dogs. It also includes Cupid, Venus's son.

University of Edinburgh

George Square

Title

Venus and Adonis

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 82 x W 62.5 cm

Accession number

EU0745

Acquisition method

bequeathed as part of the Torrie Collection, 1836

Work type

Painting

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University of Edinburgh

George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland

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