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Allegory of Love, Syphillis and Honey

wtfarthistory:

Bronzino is today’s featured artist on Cave to Canvas so I decided to finally tackle An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, a truly universal WTF work of art.  Enjoy!

Agnolo Bronzino, An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, c. 1545, oil on panel. National Gallery, LondonAgnolo Bronzino, An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, c. 1545, oil on panel.  National Gallery, London

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    follow more cool art history blogs honestly...technical skill doesn’t get me into
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    mannerism was never my favourite; it’s the accentuation of limbs that takes away the enjoyment for me. but it’s always...
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    Art History! Do read, it’s hilarious.
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    when people ask me why i’m...art history major.
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    love love love this work
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    definitely some wtf art.
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    flashbacks galore...italian ren art won’t leave me be…
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