The artwork, titled “Venus and Vulcan,” was created by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo between 1762 and 1766. This fresco, a part of the Rococo art movement, is a mythological painting depicting an intricate and dynamic scene of classical deities.
In the grand fresco, Venus, the goddess of love, is perched elegantly on a cloud amidst an array of ethereal figures and putti. Vulcan, the god of fire and metalworking, is accompanied by figures engaged in various crafts and labors, suggestive of his domain. The lively and dramatic interplay of characters, set against a celestial backdrop of clouds and sky, characterizes the exuberant style of the Rococo period. The artwork is framed by an ornate border, adorned with golden embellishments, emphasizing its grandeur and divine subject matter.
