Venus en Amor by Bartholomeus Willemsz. Dolendo

Venus en Amor 1589 - 1626

toned paper

light pencil work

pen sketch

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

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pencil art

"Venus en Amor" is a 17th-century engraving by the Dutch artist Bartholomeus Willemsz. Dolendo. The artwork depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, reclining in a landscape. Cupid, the Roman god of love, stands behind her, aiming his bow and arrow. The scene is a visual allegory of love and desire, as Cupid's arrow symbolizes the power of love to strike the heart. This detailed engraving is a prime example of the artist’s work, showcasing the influence of Baroque aesthetics in the Netherlands. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.