Venus Anadyomene

About this work

This image shows a woman standing on a rocky shore by the sea. Her long hair cascades down her back, and she’s holding it up with one hand. Behind her, waves crash against the rocks, and mountains rise in the distance. The title at the bottom hints this is a famous mythological scene—she’s often called "Venus rising from the sea." The artist used smooth lines and shading to make her skin and the waves look soft. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.