# Venus Protecting Helen from the Fury of Aeneas

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## Artwork

- Artist: [DESHAYS, Jean-Baptiste](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/deshays-jean-baptiste-r2505d71bec2097>)
- Date: 1751-1800
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 60 x 73 cm

## Commentary

Venus Protecting Helen from the Fury of Aeneas c. 1750 Oil on canvas, 60 x 73 cm Musée des Beaux-Arts, Quimper This work was formerly attributed to Jean-Honoré Fragonard. The subject is identified as Venus protecting Helen from the fury of Aeneas: during the Trojan War, Aeneas is tempted to kill Helen who is hiding in the right part of the picture, but is prevented by Venus. The painting was recently restored.

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- [Jupiter and Semele](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/deshays-jean-baptiste-r2505d71bec2097/jupiter-and-semele-r6b51267c78ce44>)
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## Attribution

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