Toneel met de kroning van Venus, 1599 1599

Pieter van der Borcht's "Toneel met de kroning van Venus" depicts a theatrical stage with a dramatic scene of the coronation of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. Created in 1599, this detailed etching shows the goddess seated on a throne, with figures surrounding her, while a richly decorated frame featuring angels and architectural details surrounds the scene. This engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to van der Borcht's mastery of both detail and allegorical representation.