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An Allegorical Masterpiece of Love and Desire, Jan Maurits Quinkhard, Amsterdam, 1726
Venus Holding a Burning Heart, with Cupids and Figures Paying Homage
Jan Maurits Quinkhard (1688–1772),
A striking allegorical masterpiece from the early 18th century, depicting Venus — goddess of love and desire — raising a flaming heart as a powerful symbol of passion and devotion. Surrounded by cupids and admiring figures, the composition unfolds with theatrical elegance, emotional intensity, and refined grace.
Jan Maurits Quinkhard, one of Amsterdam’s leading painters of his era, demonstrates here his exceptional command of colour, movement, and sensual detail. The delicate rendering of flesh and drapery creates a scene of almost tangible softness and classical harmony.
A rare and evocative work, uniting mythology with human emotion on an impressive monumental scale.
Oil on canvas, laid down on panel
Dimensions: 175 × 125 cm
Signed and dated 1726
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