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Treasures from the Royal Collection: ‘Mythology’ and ‘Regency’: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
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NORTHERN ITALY

Venus and Adonis

Cameo: late 16th c.; Mount: 18th c.

RCIN 65229

Cameo depicting full-length figures of Venus and Adonis embracing, accompanied by Cupid. They are naked and encircled by drapery. The design is most likely based on a bronze medal derived from an ancient prototype.

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