Renaissance Art History
Mars and Venus United by Love
Cupid connects the god of war with a love knot to Venus. The art visualizes a sensory and opulent which celebrates the nurturing and civilization impacts of love[1]. Veronese is one of the greatest color and light master based on the fact that his artistic work held impact of the artists that followed later. Mars and Venus united by love’’ art by Veronese was conducted in the Renaissance painting format. This is based on that the artist of the picture was a Renaissance artists and a titan art teacher. The painting was performed in mythological Rome Era in the 16th century[2]. However the commissioner of the artistic work is not established yet. The artwork piece was owned by Rudolf II emperor In Prague in addition to four other different painting that was done by Veronese in the particular period.
In the painting Mars depicts the God of war and on the other hand Venus is a depiction of love goddess which are roman names which are utilized in representation of gods of the Greeks. The painting theme is directly connected to mythology of the Roman. In the picture mars Cupid is seen tying the knot for both Venus and mars. With the depiction of the picture individuals can therefore generate different interpretation to explain what the artist was trying to communicate. In most instances individuals states that the artist was trying to state the intention of connecting war to love. In this the artist was trying to show that conflict can be avoided with the incorporation of love. This is mainly because the artist was emphasizing on generating more love in the society and not war[3]. In the period when the picture was painted there was growing renaissance war and the artistic was trying to establish peace by empathizing on individuals to love. There is an additional common interpretation where the woman in the picture who is termed as Venus is a depiction of chastity and changed by love and charity is developed in the process. In this interpretation the horse can be seen as it is held by the armed cupid in the picture which is a depiction of the passion that is restrained between the two individuals. The view of the painting shows more than the connection that is being done by the cupid. The painting holds a very calm communicating tone which is balanced by the portrayal of the horse and the sword.
The painting is completed in the 1950s and was documented in 1621 in Prague[4]. The painting is claimed to have been painted particularly for the emperor who remains unclear. The painting demonstrates the goddess and the war god embracing each other. Mars is fully dressed in armed as well as very heavy war mantle while the princess is naked as mars hold her thigh. The picture is a depiction of love, reunion as well as marriage.
The picture is a representation of the compositional changes that were being conducted by the artist. The reunion occurs between war and love which shows the uniqueness of the painting in general. The reunion outcome can be seen to be positive in that mars is not armed and the passion of the Goddess is depicted by milk from her own breast which results in the birth of a child. From the picture it is clear that a reunion leads to better outcomes as compared to war.
Through the painting the brilliant utilization of color and females portrayal in the 16th and 17th century can be seen[5]. The picture utilized mannerism style which influenced artistic work in the reissuance era. The artist utilizes rich textural painting which made the painting to be more attractive to the viewers. The sword balances the calmness of the picture as it is utilized by the cupid to keep the horse from moving. The lighter body coloring of Venus helps in shifting the attention of the image to the left side where the cupid is tying their legs as a sign of union which makes the title’s meaning to be literal. The artistic ensures that the views are faced with a discovery by trying to interpret the depiction which makes it unique. Like most of the artworks in the century women are portrayed as goddesses who are to be adored based on their sensual figures[6].
In conclusion it is clear that Veronese utilizes adequate coloring and texture to convey his massage in the picture. He ensures that the outcome of the union is positive as he does not portray any arms which would be in support of war. The painting glorifies love instead of war as love seems to hold better impacts when compared to war. The union is being conducted by a cupid which is something that is uncommon which relates directly to the reunion that is occurring between war and love. A female and a male’s gestures are clearly explained by the traditional title representation of the use of war and love God and goddess. From the existing interpretation the explanations are not clear.
Reference
Veronese. 1910. Mars and Venus United by Love. John Stewart Kennedy Fund. 10.189.
Gallery 607.
Metropolitan Museum of Art. 2010. Metropolitan Museum studies in art, science and technology. vol. 1, 2010. vol. 1, 2010. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
[1] Veronese. 1910. Mars and Venus United by Love. John Stewart Kennedy Fund. 10.189.
Gallery 607.
[2] Veronese. 1910. Mars and Venus United by Love. John Stewart Kennedy Fund. 10.189.
Gallery 607.
[3] Metropolitan Museum of Art. 2010. Metropolitan Museum studies in art, science and technology. vol. 1, 2010. vol. 1, 2010. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
[4] Veronese. 1910. Mars and Venus United by Love. John Stewart Kennedy Fund. 10.189.
Gallery 607.
[5] Metropolitan Museum of Art. 2010. Metropolitan Museum studies in art, science and technology. vol. 1, 2010. vol. 1, 2010. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
[6] Metropolitan Museum of Art. 2010. Metropolitan Museum studies in art, science and technology. vol. 1, 2010. vol. 1, 2010. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
