Tuscan School Artist, Leda and the Swan, 1600s, Oil on Canvas

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Oil on canvas. Tuscan School, 17th century. The Greek myth tells of Zeus transforming into a swan to approach and … Read more Oil on canvas. Tuscan School, 17th century. The Greek myth tells of Zeus transforming into a swan to approach and seduce Leda, Queen of Sparta. A recurring theme in painting, in this representation the white bodies of the bird and the naked woman, already in the act of mating, stand out against the background of the dark room, while in the upper right corner a winged cherub, armed with a bow and arrow, covers his eyes to avoid seeing the lustful embrace. Previously restored and relined, the painting is presented in a period frame. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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