A deep red drape extends down from the top of the canvas, while gray and white silk sheets dominate the bottom.
A deep red drape extends down from the top of the canvas, while gray and white silk sheets dominate the bottom. Given its peculiar name after John Morrit brought it to the namesake town in Yorkshire, it was commissioned by the Marquis of Eliche. Eschewing the usual blond hair associated with previous versions of the subject, this 1650 work is the artist's only surviving nude. Intertwining pink silk ribbons threaten to cover the blurry reflection of the title figure, whose mirror is held up by a small winged boy. For 10 points identify this work that features the goddess of love lying on her bed, her back turned to the viewer, a work by Diego Velazquez.
A deep red drape extends down from the top of the canvas, while gray and white silk sheets dominate the bottom.
The Rokeby Venus [also accept Toilet of Venus or Venus at her Mirror]