Venus Lamenting over Adonis' Death
1628
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Herman van Swanevelt
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Venus Lamenting over Adonis' Death is a 1628 ink by Herman van Swanevelt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the foreground, a woman kneels beside a body on the ground, her arms outstretched in a gesture of despair. A dog stands nearby, adding to the sense of sorrow. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and rolling hills, with a few clouds drifting lazily across the sky. The woman's pose and facial expression convey a deep sense of grief, while the body on the ground suggests a tragic event has occurred. The overall mood of the painting is one of sadness and loss. This etching is reminiscent of the work of Swanevelt, Herman van.
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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