Slapende Venus bespied door een sater 1637

"Slapende Venus bespied door een sater" is a 1637 etching by Dutch artist Jan Barentsz. Muyckens. The print depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love, asleep in a wooded glade, with Cupid sleeping at her feet. A satyr observes the scene from behind a tree, his gaze focused on the sleeping goddess. The work is characteristic of Muyckens' style, known for its use of fine lines and detailed engravings. The etching is a small-scale work, measuring 106 mm in height and 140 mm in width. It likely reflects the artistic trends of the Dutch Golden Age, emphasizing the beauty and grace of human figures.