How does an artist paint love? Jacqui Ansell explores the visual language of love in art and how we can use these symbols to decode works like Bronzino’s ‘An Allegory with Venus and Cupid’ from the National Gallery.
Gods, goddesses and mere mortals exchange lingering looks and amorous gestures. Venus has her doves and roses, Cupid has his arrow, and some couples – parted by death – swear everlasting love through body language and symbols. Uncover these symbols of love with art historian Jacqui Ansell.
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