Venus vindt de gestorven Adonis c. 1570 - 1580

Benedetto di Stefani's "Venus Finds the Dead Adonis" from c. 1570 - 1580 depicts the Roman goddess Venus discovering her lover Adonis slain by a wild boar. The engraving portrays a dramatic landscape with Venus soaring above the scene, while Adonis lies lifeless on the ground. This dramatic etching, measuring 248 mm in height and 407 mm in width, showcases the artist's skill in depicting the emotional turmoil of the mythological tale.