Venus and Vulcan with Three Nymphs and Three Cupids

Francesco Fontebasso

1744

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Mythology

About this work

This picture shows a busy scene with lots of people and animals. At the top, a woman sits on a rock, holding a mirror. Around her, three small kids fly or float. Below, three bigger women lounge with a goat and a dog. The background has trees and clouds. The artist used lines to show light and shadow. The paper looks old and textured. This style was common in the 1700s. Next, check out etching to see how artists make prints like this.