Possibly Cupid preparing Venus for an Amorous Encounter with Mars

Antonio Zucchi, RA (Venice 1726 – Rome 1796). Oil painting on canvas, Possibly Cupid preparing Venus for an Amorous Encounter with Mars, previously erroneously called Angelica and Medoro: Angelica presented with Armour, by Antonio Zucchi, RA (Venice 1726 – Rome 1796), circa 1773. Classical scene two women, Venus and a maidservant holding a suit of armour, and with Cupid undoing Venus's buskin. Mars, who is not to be seen has already taken off his slippers and armour, and Venus is pointing to the bed. One of a set of six over-door paintings by Antonio Zucchi. Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire (Accredited Museum)