Adonis neemt afscheid van Venus voor de jacht 1793 - 1838

"Adonis takes leave of Venus for the hunt" is a black and white engraving by Italian artist Angelo Bertini, created between 1793 and 1838. The image depicts the mythological figures of Adonis and Venus, with Adonis holding a spear and Venus embracing him. This depiction of classical mythology is a fine example of Neoclassical art from the early 19th century. The piece is an engraving, a technique where an image is produced by etching a design into a plate and then inking it to transfer the image onto paper. The original artwork measures 541 mm in height and 412 mm in width.