1514
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Venus with Two Putti is a 1514 ink by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a nude woman, Venus, standing in the center of the image. She is surrounded by two putti, one holding a mask and the other grasping a box. The woman's right hand holds a flower, while her left hand rests on the shoulder of one of the putti. A flowing ribbon wraps around her waist and extends behind her. The background of the engraving is dark, with subtle shading that adds depth to the scene. The engraving features intricate cross-hatching, which creates a sense of texture and dimensionality. The use of light and shadow adds depth to the image, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of Venus. To learn more about the technique used in this engraving, explore the art of engraving.
Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480 – 12 February 1538) was a German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Along with Lucas Cranach the Elder and Wolf Huber he is regarded to be the main…
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