Venus and Adonis photograph

Venus And Adonis

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Originally published 1593
Playwright William Shakespeare
Artists Titian
Locations Museo Nacional del Prado
Periods Mannerism
Italian Renaissance
Created1553–1554
GenresHistory Painting
Support Canvas
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID1212104
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About Venus And Adonis


Venus and Adonis is a narrative poem by William Shakespeare published in 1593. It is probably Shakespeare's first publication. The poem tells the story of Venus, the goddess of Love; of her unrequited love; and of her attempted seduction of Adonis, an extremely handsome young man, who would rather go hunting.

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