1505
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Venus Appearing to Aeneas is a 1505 ink by Marcantonio Raimondi, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a woman and a man in classical attire. The woman, wearing a long robe, stands beside the man, who is dressed in armor and a short tunic. She gently places her hand on his shoulder. The man sits on a pedestal, with his helmet and sword at his feet. The woman holds a bow and arrow, symbolizing her role as the goddess of love. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees, with the woman's gaze directed at the man. The intricate details of this engraving showcase the artist's skill in capturing the subtleties of human emotion. For more on this style, explore the Renaissance movement.
Marcantonio Raimondi, often called simply Marcantonio (c. 1470/82 – c. 1534), was an Italian engraver, known for being the first important printmaker whose body of work consists largely of prints copying paintings. He…
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