1642
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Venus is a 1642 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the foreground, a woman sits with her back to the viewer, draped in a flowing cloth. To her right, a cherub holds a basket of flowers. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees, with two birds flying in the sky. The image is rendered in a detailed etching style, with intricate lines and textures that give the scene a sense of depth and realism. The use of shading and contrast adds to the overall effect, creating a sense of volume and dimensionality. This etching is reminiscent of the work of artists who specialized in the technique, such as Hollar, Wenceslaus.
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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