Venus c. 1642

"Venus" is a 17th-century engraving by Cornelis Bloemaert, a prominent Dutch artist. Depicting the Roman goddess Venus, the artwork showcases a female figure standing in a classical pose, draped in a flowing garment, holding an apple in her outstretched hand. Bloemaert's mastery of detail is evident in the intricate folds of the drapery and the delicate features of Venus. This engraving, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of the Baroque artistic style and its enduring fascination with classical mythology.