Artwork
Venus
Venus is an ink print by the Baroque artist Johann Jakob Thourneysen. It dates from 1678 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:upper right in plate: VENUS 66; lower left in plate: J. I. Thourneysen Hel. / 1678
About this work
Overview
Venus is an engraving on laid paper created by Johann Jakob Thourneysen in 1678.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a reclining female figure, likely Venus, draped in flowing fabric. Her relaxed pose and gentle curves convey a sense of serenity.
Technique & Style
Thourneysen employed shading and detailed linework to create depth and texture, characteristic of engraving techniques. Cross-hatching is used to suggest the folds and shadows in the fabric, adding to the overall sense of dimensionality.
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