Ode to Venus Sleeping with Cupid

[newmystic]

You do know this is based on a painting right? Also thank you for your insight to this piece, I will try to do the following.
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I'm aware of numerous paintings and statues of the famous goddess Venus. I am not aware of your poem being based on a specific one. But many paintings showcase her shell, so that is what I was referring to in my initial critique. Which painting are you basing your poem on specifically?

Matthew