Geboorte van Venus 1924

"Geboorte van Venus" (Birth of Venus), a woodcut print by Dutch artist Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst (1868-1938), depicts the classical figure of Venus emerging from a seashell. The print, created in 1924, is a simplified and stylized interpretation of the mythological subject, echoing Art Nouveau sensibilities with its sinuous lines and decorative details. The use of a single green ink contributes to the artwork's sense of serenity and mystery. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.