Venus et Adonis 1644

drawing, print, pen

pencil drawn

drawing

amateur sketch

toned paper

print

pen sketch

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

pen

mixed medium

pencil art

"Venus et Adonis" (1644) is an etching by Italian artist Stefano della Bella (1610-1664). This print depicts a scene from Roman mythology in which the goddess Venus mourns the death of her lover, Adonis, who was killed by a wild boar during a hunt. Della Bella is known for his detailed and lively etchings which were frequently inspired by classical literature and mythology. His work was popular with collectors during his lifetime and continues to be admired for its technical skill and captivating subject matter. This particular etching is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.