Venus and Cupid

Venus and Cupid is an exquisite mythological painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Lorenzo Lotto, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Executed in oil on canvas, the work exemplifies the High renaissance style, blending vibrant color and meticulous detail. Although dated to the late 1530s or early 1540s, it is believed to have been created in the 1520s. The painting depicts classical mythological figures with an intimacy and grace characteristic of Renaissance art, showcasing Lotto's skill in capturing human emotion and divine beauty.