Venus og Amor. Georg Petels skulpturgruppe set drejet halvt mod højre 1628 - 1630

This red chalk drawing, "Venus og Amor. Georg Petels skulpturgruppe set drejet halvt mod højre," by Willem Panneels, is a preparatory study for a sculpture group. It was created between 1628 and 1630. The drawing depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, standing with her son Cupid, or Amor, at her side. Panneels, who was born in 1600 and died in 1634, was known for his skilled use of red chalk, which he used to create a nuanced rendering of the figures. This study is an example of his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the human form with great accuracy. The drawing is currently in the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.