Venus vertelt Adonis het verhaal van Hippomenes en Atalanta 1769
johnhall
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pencil drawn
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picture layout
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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expressing emotion
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pencil sketch
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light coloured
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strong emotion
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yellow element
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19th century
John Hall's 1769 engraving, *Venus Relating to Adonis the Story of Hippomenes and Atalanta*, depicts Venus recounting the myth of the swift huntress Atalanta to her lover, Adonis. The engraving is based on a painting by Benjamin West. The composition is dominated by the figures of Venus and Adonis, while mischievous Cupids surround them, illustrating the theme of love and desire. The engraving is held in the Rijksmuseum and showcases Hall's skill in capturing the classical style and narrative detail of West's original.
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