Mars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan, 1601 Jochim Wtewael ( Joachim Anthoniszoon Wtewael ) 1566-1638 Dutch Netherlands
It depicts the adultery of Venus and Mars. Venus’ husband Vulcan – standing with his back to us on the left – has caught the couple in the act, and is exposing the deceit to the gods who have gathered around.
Size: 3618px × 4242px
Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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