Venus
1564
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Netherlandish 16th Century
This artist carved scenes with fine lines, mostly religious and mythological ones.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Venus is a 1564 ink by Netherlandish 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a woman, likely Venus, standing in a landscape with a cherub beside her. She is dressed in a flowing robe, with her right arm outstretched and her left hand holding a bow. The cherub is positioned to her right, holding a bow and arrow. In the background, there are trees, hills, and a building. The engraving features intricate details, including the folds of Venus' robe and the texture of the cherub's wings. The background is rendered in a more subtle manner, with gentle lines and shading. The use of cross-hatching and engraving techniques creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. For more information on this technique, look up "engraving".
This artist carved scenes with fine lines, mostly religious and mythological ones.
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