1591
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Venus Honored by the Nymphs is a 1591 ink by Jan Muller, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a naked woman sitting on a rock. Around her, smaller figures hold fruit, flowers, and a tray. One child plays with a small dog. The background has a tall column and a building with broken walls. The woman looks calm, while the other figures seem busy or playful. The lines are all drawn by hand, creating shadows and details. Want to know more? Check out engraving.
Jan Harmensz. Muller (1571–1628) was a Dutch engraver and painter. Muller was born in Amsterdam. His father was a book printer, engraver and publisher. He learned the engraving trade while working in the family…
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