Standbeeld van Venus met Amor 1636 - 1647

This etching, created by Cornelis Bloemaert in 1636-1647, portrays the Roman goddess Venus, also known as Aphrodite, accompanied by her son Cupid. Venus stands gracefully with a shell, a symbol of her birth from the sea, and draped in a flowing robe, while Cupid, playfully reaching towards her, represents the power of love. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, reflects Bloemaert's skill in capturing classical themes and figures through the meticulous detail and realism of his etching technique.