1644
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Aula Veneris: Title Page is a 1644 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows two figures tangled in a messy, swirling scene. One is a winged boy holding a bow, while the other is a woman wrapped in sheets or cloth. The background is dark with ornate borders, and the text above them is in an old, fancy script. The title at the top reads *Aula Veneris*, which hints at a theme about love or desire. The messy lines and dramatic poses fit the style of the time. Want to know more? Check out etching as a technique.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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