Venus and Anchises 

"Venus and Anchises" is a print by the renowned Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. This etching depicts the Roman goddess Venus, known for her beauty, reclining on a rock while her lover Anchises gazes upon her. The print is characteristic of Piranesi’s work with its detailed rendering of the figures and the surrounding landscape. The subject of this print is rooted in Roman mythology, illustrating the legendary meeting of Venus and Anchises, which led to the birth of Aeneas, the founder of Rome. Piranesi's masterful use of line and shading gives the figures a sense of weight and form, while the delicate details of the trees and the winding river in the background enhance the visual impact. The image is a fine example of Piranesi's mastery of etching and his ability to translate myth into art.