Venus Begging Arms From Vulcan 1753 - 1756

"Venus Begging Arms From Vulcan" (1753–56) is an engraving by Simon-François Ravenet (1748–1814), housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The print depicts a scene from Roman mythology where Venus, the goddess of love, pleads with Vulcan, the god of fire, for arms to fight the Trojans in the Trojan War. The artwork exemplifies the Rococo style, characterized by delicate lines, flowing forms, and an emphasis on beauty and grace. The engraving captures the emotional intensity of the scene, with Venus's pleading posture contrasting with Vulcan's stoic stance.