1725
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Venus Appearing to Achilles is a 1725 ink by Pietro Rotari, a Baroque work, depicting Putti, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a scene from ancient Greek mythology in this artwork. It shows Venus, the goddess of love, appearing to Achilles, a famous warrior. The detail that makes this work interesting is the way the artist used lines and shading to create texture and depth, which was a challenge in etching and engraving at that time. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of artist: Rotari, Pietro.
Pietro Antonio Rotari (30 September 1707 – 31 August 1762) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period.
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