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      Paris Bordon, 1500 – 1571

      The 74 Most Famous Paris Bordon Paintings, Ranked

      The best-loved painting by Paris Bordon is Venus and Mars with Cupid (1559), which hangs in the Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rim. Venus and Cupid (1540) and Christ Blessing (1540) come next among the canvases readers know best. Our catalogue holds 74 works by Paris Bordon: here are the 74 most famous, each with its year, its museum and what makes it memorable.

      Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated oktober 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.

      Portrait of Paris Bordon
      Paris Bordon · 1500 – 1571
      Born · died
      1500 – 1571, Treviso
      Movement
      Renaissance
      Works in our catalogue
      74
      Most famous
      Venus and Mars with Cupid (1559)
      Most works at
      Kunsthistorisches Museum

      Top 10 Paris Bordon paintings: the canvases everyone knows

      Venus and Mars with Cupid (1559) by Paris Bordon
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      Venus and Mars with Cupid

      1559 · Oil On Canvas · Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rim

      To gaze upon Paris Bordone's depiction of Venus and Mars with Cupid is to step directly into the vibrant, emotionally charged atmosphere of the High Renaissance meeting the burgeoning complexity of Mannerism. This painting captures not merely a mythological tableau, but a moment suspended in time—a playful negotiation between divine love, desire, and youthful energy. The composition itself draws the viewer into its central drama: Venus, embodying supreme beauty, holds…

      Venus and Cupid (1540) by Paris Bordon
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      Venus and Cupid

      1540 · Oil On Panel · Muzeum Narodowe, Varšava

      A woman lies on her side upon a bed, her form a soft curve against the landscape. She holds a baby close to her, a quiet gesture of maternal instinct amidst the mythic setting. Outside, the trees reach upward, framing a scene where the divine meets the domestic. A single bird cuts through the air above, a small movement in a still world. The light settles on her skin, catching…

      Christ Blessing (1540) by Paris Bordon
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      Christ Blessing

      1540 · Oil · Mauritshuis, Haag

      The air feels heavy with a sacred stillness as Christ turns his gaze slightly away from the viewer, his presence filling the space with a quiet, commanding grace. He exists in a realm of deep shadows, where the light catches the curve of a cheek and the gentle movement of a hand raised in blessing. This gesture of benediction, held in a suspended moment of grace, reaches out from the…

      A Jeweler with a Lady (1550) by Paris Bordon
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      A Jeweler with a Lady

      1550 · Oil · Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke, München

      A heavy darkness holds the room. In this intimate space, a man and a woman exist within a chiaroscuro glow, their skin catching a light that seems to fall from a high, unseen window. He sits in the foreground, a figure of serious intent, his beard textured and his gaze drifting away from the viewer. Beside him, a woman with hair the color of autumn embers looks downward. The air…

      Mars, Venus and Cupid (1550) by Paris Bordon
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      Mars, Venus and Cupid

      1550 · Oil On Canvas · Ermitaž, Sankt Peterburg

      The canvas holds a heavy, dark landscape where light falls like a sudden weight upon three figures. Venus, draped in a gown of deep crimson, sits amidst the shadows of a lush, leafy background. Her skin possesses a luminous quality, contrasting against the dark, earthy greens of the surrounding trees. Beside her, Mars displays the defined musculature of a warrior, his form caught in the dramatic chiaroscuro that defines the…

      Portrait of a Young Woman (1545) by Paris Bordon
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      Portrait of a Young Woman

      1545 · Oil On Canvas · National Gallery, London

      A single column of stone anchors the composition, a vertical shadow against the luminous skin of the subject. She sits in a three-quarter pose, her presence defined by the heavy, shimmering crimson of her gown. The fabric falls in deep, sculptural folds, catching a light that enters from the upper left. This light traces the fine lace at her neckline and the metallic glint of her jewelry, turning silk into…

      Portrait of a young Woman (1550) by Paris Bordon
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      Portrait of a young Woman

      1550 · Oil On Canvas · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid

      The air in the room feels heavy with the scent of crushed petals and the musk of fine fur. A young woman sits before us, her presence commanding a quiet, aristocratic poise that seems to halt the very passage of time. She is draped in a gown of shimmering magenta silk, the heavy brocade catching the light in a way that suggests both weight and movement. Her skin possesses a…

      Portrait of a Lady with a Boy (1530) by Paris Bordon
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      Portrait of a Lady with a Boy

      1530 · Oil On Canvas · Ermitaž, Sankt Peterburg

      A woman’s silhouette forms a protective arc around a young child. In this 1530 oil on canvas, the light enters from the upper left, catching the luster of pearls and the metallic glint of gold embroidery. The fabric of her sleeve carries a heavy, textured weight, rendered with the visible brushwork of the Venetian school. She is a figure of dignity, her skin smoothed by light, her presence anchored by…

      Objava (1555) by Paris Bordon
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      Objava

      1555 · Akril na platnu · Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena

      Annunciation by Paris Bordone: A Renaissance Reverie The Annunciation by Paris Bordone stands as a testament to Venetian artistic prowess during the High Renaissance—a painting that transcends mere depiction, immersing viewers in a meticulously crafted tableau of faith and beauty. Created in 1555, this oil on canvas masterpiece measuring 99 x 134 cm resides within the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena, Italy, offering visitors an unparalleled glimpse into the artistic sensibilities…

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      Venus and Adonis (1560) by Paris Bordon
      #36

      Venus and Adonis

      1560 · Kunsthistorisches Museum

      In this oil on canvas, two figures occupy the foreground against a dark, wooded background. Venus and Adonis are positioned in a central, triangular arrangement. Venus leans toward…

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      Holy Family with St Catherine (1520) by Paris Bordon
      #40

      Holy Family with St Catherine

      1520 · Ermitaž

      This religious work, titled Holy Family with St Catherine, was executed by the Italian artist Paris Bordone. Created in Italy, the painting offers a quiet moment of devotion,…

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      Madonna and Child with Saints (1535) by Paris Bordon
      #41

      Madonna and Child with Saints

      1535 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

      Within the rich tapestry of 16th-century Venetian art, Paris Bordone’s “Madonna and Child with Saints” (circa 1535) stands as a testament to the artist’s unique vision – a…

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      Sacra conversazione (1530) by Paris Bordon
      #42

      Sacra conversazione

      1530 · Narodni muzej v Varšavi

      The painting titled Sacra conversazione is a work by the artist Paris Bordone. This oil on panel piece originated in the 1530s, specifically dated to about 1530. The…

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      Portrait of Thomas Stachel (1540) by Paris Bordon
      #45

      Portrait of Thomas Stachel

      1540 · Louvre

      In the heart of the sixteenth century, Venice was a crucible of light, commerce, and unparalleled artistic innovation. It is within this vibrant atmosphere that Paris Bordone captured…

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      Bathsheba Bathing (1549) by Paris Bordon
      #46

      Bathsheba Bathing

      1549 · Wallraf-Richartz-Museum

      In the sun-drenched annals of the Venetian Renaissance, few works capture the delicate tension between earthly sensuality and spiritual contemplation as exquisitely as Paris Bordone’s Bathsheba Bathing. Created…

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      Young Woman at Her Toilet (1550) by Paris Bordon
      #52

      Young Woman at Her Toilet

      1550 · Kunsthistorisches Museum

      In the soft, luminous atmosphere of the mid-16th century, Paris Bordone captured a moment of profound intimacy and quiet contemplation in his masterpiece, Young Woman at Her Toilet.…

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      A Pair of Lovers by Paris Bordon
      #59

      A Pair of Lovers

      National Gallery

      is an oil on canvas by the Venetian artist Paris Bordone. Born in Treviso, Italy, around 1500, Bordone captures a quiet, intimate moment between a man and a…

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      Nude by Paris Bordon
      #60

      Nude

      Galleria degli Uffizi

      In the quiet, monochromatic depths of this exquisite study, we find ourselves transported to the heart of the Venetian Renaissance. This drawing, a masterful Nude by the esteemed…

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      The Baptism of Christ (1540) by Paris Bordon
      #62

      The Baptism of Christ

      1540 · National Gallery of Art

      Bright light from the upper left illuminates two muscular men and a winged angel against a dim landscape in this square painting. They all have pale skin, and…

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      The Presentation of the Ring (1534) by Paris Bordon
      #69

      The Presentation of the Ring

      1534 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia

      The Presentation of the Ring is a religious work by the Venetian artist Paris Bordone. Painted in 1534, the oil on canvas captures a specific moment of Venetian…

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      Allegory with Lovers (1550) by Paris Bordon
      #70

      Allegory with Lovers

      1550 · Kunsthistorisches Museum

      In the hallowed halls of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, there exists a window into the soul of the Venetian Renaissance—a monumental canvas titled Allegory with Lovers. Painted…

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      The Venetian Lovers (1525) by Paris Bordon
      #74

      The Venetian Lovers

      1525 · Pinacoteca di Brera

      In the heart of the sixteenth-century Venetian Renaissance, where light danced upon the canals and art served as the ultimate expression of human emotion, Paris Bordone captured a…

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      Paris Bordon's canvases, period by period

      What Paris Bordon painted most

      The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.

      Where Paris Bordon's canvases hang

      The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

      Museum City Works by Paris Bordon Paintings from this list
      Kunsthistorisches Museum, DunajKunsthistorisches Museum Dunaj 6 Venus and Adonis, Portrait of a woman with a green cloak, Young Woman at Her Toilet
      Ermitaž, Sankt PeterburgErmitaž Sankt Peterburg 4 Mars, Venus and Cupid, Portrait of a Lady with a Boy, Holy Family with St Catherine
      National Gallery, LondonNational Gallery London 4 Portrait of a Young Woman, Christ baptising Saint John Martyr, Christ as 'The Light of the World'
      Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke, MünchenBavarske državne slikopisne zbirke München 3 A Jeweler with a Lady, Lady with Red Velvet, Portrait of Violante
      Gemäldegalerie, BerlinGemäldegalerie Berlin 3 Mars and Venus, surprised by Vulcan, Enthroned Madonna with Child and Saints, Two Chess Players
      Scottish National Gallery, EdinburghScottish National Gallery Edinburgh 2 The Rest on the Return from Egypt, Venetian Women at their Toilet
      Philadelphia Museum of Art, FiladelfijaPhiladelphia Museum of Art Filadelfija 2 Christ Taking Leave of His Mother, Saint Jerome in the Wilderness
      Kraljeva zbirka, LondonKraljeva zbirka London 2 Portrait of a Man with a Laurel-Wreath, The Virgin and Child with Donors

      Paris Bordon's best-loved canvas of each decade

      1. 1510s
        Madonna and Child with Saint Sebastian (1518) by Paris Bordon
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        Madonna and Child with Saint Sebastian

        Age 10 – 19 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

        In this oil on panel composition from circa 1518, the Virgin Mary holds the nude Christ Child upon her lap, creating an intimate focal point against a textured…

      2. 1520s
      3. 1530s
        Portrait of a Lady with a Boy (1530) by Paris Bordon
        Ranked 8 of 74

        Portrait of a Lady with a Boy

        Age 30 – 39 · Ermitaž

        A woman’s silhouette forms a protective arc around a young child. In this 1530 oil on canvas, the light enters from the upper left, catching the luster of…

      4. 1540s
        Venus and Cupid (1540) by Paris Bordon
        Ranked 2 of 74

        Venus and Cupid

        Age 40 – 49 · Muzeum Narodowe

        A woman lies on her side upon a bed, her form a soft curve against the landscape. She holds a baby close to her, a quiet gesture of…

      5. 1550s
        Venus and Mars with Cupid (1559) by Paris Bordon
        1 of 74

        Venus and Mars with Cupid

        Age 50 – 59 · Galleria Doria Pamphilj

        To gaze upon Paris Bordone's depiction of Venus and Mars with Cupid is to step directly into the vibrant, emotionally charged atmosphere of the High Renaissance meeting the…

      6. 1560s

      About Paris Bordon's canvases: your questions answered

      What is the best-known painting by Paris Bordon?Read the answer

      Venus and Mars with Cupid (1559), Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rim. Venus and Cupid (1540) and Christ Blessing (1540) follow.

      What age was Paris Bordon when Venus and Mars with Cupid was painted?Read the answer

      Paris Bordon, born in 1500, was 59 years old: Venus and Mars with Cupid dates from 1559.

      What are the 10 most famous paintings by Paris Bordon?Read the answer

      Venus and Mars with Cupid, Venus and Cupid, Christ Blessing, A Jeweler with a Lady, Mars, Venus and Cupid, Portrait of a Young Woman, Portrait of a young Woman, Portrait of a Lady with a Boy, Lady with Red Velvet and Objava. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many works did Paris Bordon paint in all?Read the answer

      74 works by Paris Bordon are in our catalogue, dated 1518 to 1560.

      Where can I see Paris Bordon's most famous canvases?Read the answer

      Mostly in Kunsthistorisches Museum (Dunaj), Ermitaž (Sankt Peterburg) and National Gallery (London); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      When did Paris Bordon paint the best-loved canvases?Read the answer

      In 1540s, which gave 18 of the 74 works on this page, Venus and Cupid among them.

      Which are Paris Bordon's earliest and latest famous canvases?Read the answer

      The earliest canvas here is Madonna and Child with Saint Sebastian (1518); the latest is Holy Family in a Landscape with John the Baptist (1560).

      What did Paris Bordon paint most often?Read the answer

      Woman (17), Man (12) and Child (9), across the 74 works on this page.

      Which medium did Paris Bordon paint in most often?Read the answer

      Oil On Canvas, used in 21 of the 74 works on this page.

      Which movement is Paris Bordon's painting part of?Read the answer

      Renaissance, as the canvases on this page show.

      Which Paris Bordon canvases hang at the Kunsthistorisches Museum?Read the answer

      The Kunsthistorisches Museum, Dunaj holds 6 of the works on this page, among them Venus and Adonis, Portrait of a woman with a green cloak and Young Woman at Her Toilet.

      Can I buy a reproduction of a Paris Bordon canvas?Read the answer

      Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.

      Paris Bordon: a life in paint

      Venetski neustrašni umetnik: Življenje in dediščina Paris Bordoneja

      V živopravni, sončem prepojeni pokrajini venetske renesanse 16. stoletja je malo katere figure ima tako močno neodvisnega duha kot Paris Bordone. Rdjen v Trevisu okoli leta 1500, se je Bordone iz sence velikih mojstrov izlomil, da si je utrdil ugled, ki ga zaznamuje edinstvena napetost med klasično eleganco in nemirno, manieristično energijo. Medtem ko so njegovi sodobniki pogosto stremileli k dovršeni popolnosti visoke renesanse, je Bordone sprejel bolj kompleksno, včasih provokativno estetiko, ki je združevala monumentalno razmerje njegove dobe z značilno provincialno vitalnostjo. Njegova pot je bila nenehno iskanje ravnovesja med uveljavljenimi venetskimi tradicijo in neomajno željo po oblikovanju lastnega vizualnega jezika.

      Temelj Bordonjeve tehnične dovršenosti se je ulegal v njegovih oblikovalnih letih v\|_{\text{Veneciji}}$, predvsem skozi učeništvo pod legendarnim Tizianom. Ta obdobje je nedvomno predstavljalo krčev za njegov talent, saj ga je izpostavilo bogatim teksturam, dramatični svetlobi in atmosferični globini, ki definira venetsko šolo. Vendar pa je odnos med mojstrom in učencem bil znan po kreativnih trenjih. Zgodovinski zapisi, vključno s tistimi, ki jih je zapisal Vasari, nakazujejo določeno neskladje med Bordonijevimi eksperimentalnimi impulzi in Tizianovo bolj razrefinedo estetiko. Namesto da bi bil ta napetost okrzil, jo je Bordone uporabil kot katalizator za razvoj, s čimer je razvil slog, ki se je odklonil od čiste imitacije proti bolj zapletenemu in včasih nemirnemu kompozicijskemu pristopu.

      Preplet mitov, pobožnosti in portretizma

      Bordonjeva plodna kariera je zaznamovana z izjemno širino tematik, ki segajo od svetega do profanega. Njegova sposobnost navigiranja skozi religijsko ikonografijo z isto vigorom kot skozi mitološke pripovednice mu je omogočila zajemanje raznolikih interesov venetske elite. V njegovih religioznih delih, kot je Pentekost, ki se nahaja v Ermitažnem muzeju, lahko opazimo mojstrovsko vladanje s tehniko sfumato in tople, čutne tone, ki vabijo k globoki duhovni kontemplaciji. Vendar pa tudi znotraj teh pobožnih motivov pogosto izstopa občutek manieristične kompleksnosti, ki se izraža skozi vrtljajaste draperije in goste, dinamične kompozicije.

      Ko je svoj pogled usmerjal v svetovno tematiko, je Bordone dosegel raven narativne drame, ki še danes očarava gledalce. Njegove mitološke slike, kot je Alegorija z ljubimci, prikazujejo njegov talent za uporabo živahnih barv in simbolične globine pri tkjenju zapletenih zgodb o strasti in usodi. Ta mojstvo se je razširilo tudi v področje portretizma, kjer je z izredno natančnostjo zajemal dostojnost in družbeni status svojih modelov. Odmevni primer je njegovo del iz leta 1540, Portret Toma Stachela, ki trenutno stoji v Louvru; tukaj umetnik uporablja zapleteno kompozicijo za izpostavljanje statusa osebe na portretu, pri čemer fine podrobnosti ogrničev in heraldične črke uporablja za zakoreninitev subjekta v oprijemljivo zgodovinsko realnost.

      Zgodovinski pomen in umetniško trajanje

      Trajna pomembnost Paris Bordoneja leži v njegovi zavrnitvi konformizma. Stoji kot vitalni most med uravnotečeno harmonijo zgodnje renesanse in bolj stilizirano, ekspresivno kompleksnostjo manierističnega obdobja. Čeprav morda ni dosegel univerzalnih višin Tiziana, njegovo del ponuja nujno protitek—bogatejšo, eksperimentalno in pogosto bolj humanistično perspektivo na venetski svet. Njegove slike služijo kot okna v čas globokih preobrazb, ko je stabilnost tradicije izzivala nova, bolj nemirna umetniška zavest.

      Danes je Bordonjeva dediščina ohranjena v nekaterih najprestižnejših svetovnih institucijah, ki raziskovalce in ljubitelje umetnosti vabijo k ponovnemu odkritju njegove edinstvene vizije. Njegov prispevek lahko povzamemo skozi nekaj ključnih umetniških stebrov:

      • Stilski inovativnost: Uspešna integracija Tizianom navdihnjenega veličastja z bolj kompleksno, manieristično kompozicijsko strukturo.
      • Vsestranost tematik: Neprimerana sposobnost nemotljivega premikanja med spokojno lepoto Madone z otrokom in dramatično intenzivnostjo zgodovinskih alegorij.
      • Tehnično mojstvo: Izstopajoča uporaba svetlobe, barve in teksture, ki je platnu prinesla oprijemljiv občutek življenja in gibanja.
      • Kulturni vpliv: Predstavljanje živahnega, pogosto turbulentnega duha Trevisa in Venec med enim najpomembnejšim obdobjem v zgodovini zapadno umetnosti.

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