Venus

About this work

This engraving shows a woman lying down, draped in flowing cloth. Her body is relaxed, one arm bent behind her head, the other resting on the ground. The lines around her are smooth but detailed, with shadows and folds in the fabric. The artist used shading to give the figure depth, making the curves of her body and the cloth stand out. This kind of careful linework is typical of engravings. Next, check out the technique: engraving, cross-hatching to see how artists create texture with lines.