Venus op een bed gezeten 1634

"Venus op een bed gezeten" (Venus seated on a bed) is a 1634 etching by French artist Claude Goyrand (1620-1662). It's a small yet detailed work depicting the Roman goddess Venus in a relaxed, contemplative pose on a bed, with a dove flying overhead. The piece, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Goyrand's skill in rendering the human form and capturing a sense of tranquility, a hallmark of Baroque art. It exemplifies the period's fascination with classical mythology and the beauty of the human body.