The Birth Of Venus

williametty

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

animal portrait

mythology

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

portrait art

fine art portrait

"The Birth of Venus" is an oil painting by English artist William Etty (1787-1849). The artwork depicts the Roman goddess Venus emerging from the sea, standing on a large seashell. A cherub holding a pink drapery floats behind her. Etty’s use of light and shadow creates a dramatic and sensual scene. The painting's subject matter and style are reminiscent of the Italian Renaissance and the works of Sandro Botticelli.