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The CupidsThe Worship of Venus The Worship of Venus Painting by Titian The Worship of Venus is an oil on canvas painting by the Italian artist Titian completed between 1518 and 1519, housed at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain.[1] It describes a Roman rite of worship conducted in honour of the goddess Venus each 1 April. On this occasion, women would make offerings to representations of the goddess so as to cleanse "every blemish on their bodies".[2] Quick facts Artist, Year ... The Worship of Venus Artist Titian Year 1518–1519[1] Medium Oil on canvas Subject Venus Dimensions 172 cm × 175 cm (68 in × 69 in) Location Museo del Prado, Madrid Close Titian paintings on display in the… (Source: Wikipedia)
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