The Feast of Venus, with groups of satyrs, nymphs, and putti dancing around a statue of Venus 1732
antonjosephvonprenner
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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shading
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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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drawing
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natural shape and form
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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pencil work
"The Feast of Venus" is a 1732 etching by Anton Joseph von Prenner, a Baroque artist who specialized in reproductive prints, copying works by famous masters. This print depicts a scene from Roman mythology, capturing the festive revelry surrounding the goddess Venus. Surrounded by playful putti, nymphs, and satyrs, Venus appears on a pedestal in the center of the print. The scene is bursting with activity and light, creating a vibrant depiction of Venus's domain. This work is a testament to Prenner's skill in capturing the essence of a painting through his printmaking techniques.
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