Venus at her Mirror (The Rokeby Venus) 1649-51
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez's Venus at her Mirror (The Rokeby Venus) 1649-51 into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Velázquez's Venus at her Mirror (1647-51), also known as The Rokeby Venus, is a mesmerizing celebration of feminine beauty and intimacy bathed in velvety chiaroscuro. The only surviving female nude by the Spanish master, it depicts Venus reclining languidly with her back to the viewer, her curving form echoed by the drapery's sensual folds while Cupid holds up a mirror reflecting her blurred face – a clever interplay of visibility and mystery. Painted during Spain's austere Catholic reign when nudes were rare, Velázquez's genius lies in transforming mythological subject matter into something startlingly human through his signature técnica suelta (loose brushwork), particularly in the luminous peach-toned flesh and lustrous satin sheets. This Baroque masterpiece broke conventions by rejecting idealized proportions for naturalistic warmth, influencing later artists from Manet to Freud. Now housed in London's National Gallery, its compositional daring – famously referenced in Ingres' The Valpinçon Bather – secures its status as one of art history's most revolutionary nudes.
For contemporary spaces, The Rokeby Venus makes a sophisticated statement in private studies or boudoirs where its intimate scale (122.5 x 177 cm) commands attention without overwhelming. Frame it in a minimal gilt floater frame against dove-gray walls to let Velázquez's palette of rose-gold, cream, and slate sing, or create a dramatic accent wall in deep burgundy for Old World opulence. Position opposite a window to mimic the painting's own light source illuminating Venus' back. In modern offices, pair with streamlined mid-century furnishings and metallic accents to balance Baroque richness with clean lines – try a rose gold Barcelona chair echoing the mirror's gleam. For scaled-down interpretations, focus on details like the mirror’s oval shape replicated in adjacent decor, or translate the color story into velvety throw pillows and mercury glass votives. Always hang at eye level to maintain the painting's intended immersive perspective.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
