Venus en haar planeetkinderen 1531

"Venus en haar planeetkinderen" (Venus and her Planet Children) is an anonymous 1531 woodcut print currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The piece depicts the Roman goddess Venus in a chariot drawn by doves with Cupid, god of desire, at her side. She is shown in the sky above a garden party, where revelers enjoy a feast of music and feasting. The scene likely alludes to the classical theme of love and beauty, as Venus is the goddess of both. The print's detailed, intricate style, using a combination of stippling and hatching, is typical of early Renaissance prints and would have been highly valued for its craftsmanship and intricate detail.