Venus and Adonis (?), nude in a landscape with a dog at left and Cupid at upper right 1750 - 1770

This drawing, "Venus and Adonis (?)", by Andrea Scacciati, is a depiction of a scene from Roman mythology. Venus, the Roman goddess of love, is shown reaching out to Adonis, a mortal hunter, in a dramatic moment. A dog and a flying cupid further enhance the narrative. The drawing's delicate lines and the artist's use of light and shadow create a sense of drama and movement. This piece is a testament to Scacciati's skill in capturing the beauty and power of classical mythology through the medium of drawing.