“The Sleeping Venus,” an artwork by Paul Delvaux, was created in 1943 using oil on canvas. This piece, belonging to the Surrealism art movement, measures 74 by 158 cm and is categorized as a mythological painting.
The artwork features a serene and dreamlike scene in which a female figure, presumably Venus, lies reclined on a couch draped in white and blue cloths. Her upper body is exposed while her lower half is covered with a blue fabric. Surrounding her are classical architectural elements and columns, evoking an ancient and mythological ambiance. Three other female figures stand around her, draped in flowing robes, each engaged in their silent contemplation of the tranquil landscape beyond the columns. The perspective leads the viewer’s eye to a grand, expansive courtyard with distant structures under a clear, blue sky. The overall composition harmoniously blends human form with classical architecture, embodying the surreal and ethereal qualities characteristic of Delvaux’s work.
