Amor houdt Venus een spiegel voor 1660

This etching, "Amor houdt Venus een spiegel voor," (Amor holds Venus a mirror) by Lucas (II) Vorsterman, depicts the Roman goddess Venus, partially clothed, with her back turned to the viewer. Cupid, or Amor, holding a mirror, reveals her reflection to her. This 1660 artwork demonstrates the allegorical themes of love, beauty, and self-reflection that were popular in the 17th century. The composition, with Venus's reflection in the mirror, highlights the vanity and self-awareness associated with beauty. This print, created during the Baroque period, is a fine example of the intricate details and emotional intensity associated with the style. The etching is now held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.