Vier vrouwen offeren jongen bij beeld van Priapus 1498 - 1502

This engraving by Jacopo de’ Barbari, created between 1498 and 1502, depicts four women offering a young boy to the image of Priapus, the Roman god of fertility and abundance. The scene is set in a classical landscape with the figures positioned in a stylized arrangement. De' Barbari is best known for his detailed renderings of the human form and his use of light and shadow. The engraving's intricate details and powerful imagery make it a significant example of Renaissance art in Venice.