Slapende Venus 1771 - 1772

"Slapende Venus" (1771-1772) by Louis Marin Bonnet is a black and white drawing depicting the Roman goddess Venus reclining on a bed. The depiction of the nude female figure, a common subject in art history, is rendered with delicate detail and subtle shading. The artist's masterful use of line and shadow creates a sense of volume and depth, highlighting the graceful curves of the goddess's body. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Bonnet's skill as a draftsman and his interest in classical mythology.