Mars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan — Joachim Wtewael

Joachim Wtewael. Painted 1610.

Venus, the goddess of love, had an affair with the god of war, Mars. Her husband, the lame blacksmith Vulcan, caught them and exposed the adulterous couple to a gathering of amused gods. Mercury (the flying figure in a red cap) then offered to trade places with Mars. With his rendering of exaggerated musculature and distorted bodies, Wtewael was a leading representative of Dutch Mannerism.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, The art and wonder room, Main building.

oil paint (paint), copper (metal) · Original size: 13.5 × 18.2 cm · On loan from the Broere Charitable Foundation

Print: 21 × 28.3 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200547969. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.