Venus Offering Diana a Choice between Cupid and Adonis

Venus Offering Diana a Choice between Cupid and Adonis

Herman van Swanevelt

1628

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a group of people walking through a forest. The trees are thick and dark, with twisting branches. In the center, a woman stands with two men, one holding a bow. The scene looks quiet, with soft light filtering through the leaves. The text at the bottom is in Latin, describing a story about love and choice. The artist used lines to create depth, making the forest feel real. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.

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