https://venice.dahvc.org/fall-2020/files/original/Venus_Blindfolding_Cupid/Venus.jpg 0b20955b36ab4dc00969da87eec38d95 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Venus Blindfolding Cupid Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Titian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1565 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ryan Smith Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 116 cm x 184 cm Type The nature or genre of the resource oil on canvas painting Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy Subject The topic of the resource In this painting, the three main figures are the Three Graces. Some identify them as Venus and the two nymphs. There are baby cupids around them too. This work of art depicts Venus blindfolding one of the baby cupids. One of the nymphs is holding a bow and another has a barrel of arrows on their side. There is a golden-red shade on the whole painting matching the bright red color of the sky. The use of the color red and the cupids ultimately symbolizes love. While viewing this painting you can also see the usage of rapid brush strokes. The Galleria Borghese collection has twenty-one rooms between its two floors. The first floor is dedicated to classical antiquities of the first and third century and the classical and neo-classical sculptures. Many of the sculptures and paintings of this collection had designated spaces to bring out the design in these works of art. Description An account of the resource In this painting, the three main figures are the Three Graces. Some identify them as Venus and the two nymphs. There are baby cupids around them too. This work of art depicts Venus blindfolding one of the baby cupids. One of the nymphs is holding a bow and another has a barrel of arrows on their side. There is a golden-red shade on the whole painting matching the bright red color of the sky. The use of the color red and the cupids ultimately symbolizes love. While viewing this painting you can also see the usage of rapid brush strokes. The Galleria Borghese collection has twenty-one rooms between its two floors. The first floor is dedicated to classical antiquities of the first and third century and the classical and neo-classical sculptures. Many of the sculptures and paintings of this collection had designated spaces to bring out the design in these works of art. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “Venus Blindfolding Cupid.” Art Object Page, www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.41594.html. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource “Venus Blindfolding Cupid.” Art Object Page, www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.41594.html.