The Rokeby Venus is a painting by Diego Velázquez which was completed between 1647 and 1651. It depicts the Roman goddess Venus in a sensual pose, lying on a bed and looking into a mirror held by her son Cupid. The painting is the only surviving female nude by Velázquez. Since 1906 it has been in the National Gallery in London.

  • ganksy@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    Venus is supposed to be staring at herself in the mirror but since we can see her face it’s physically impossible.

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      7 months ago

      First of all, through the goddess all things are possible, so jot that down.