Venus vult de pijlenkoker van Amor 1675 - 1680

This etching, "Venus vult de pijlenkoker van Amor," by Gerard de Lairesse, depicts the Roman goddess Venus overseeing the making of arrows for her son Cupid. The scene unfolds in a workshop setting where figures forge and feather the arrows. Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, is the central figure in this composition, emphasizing her importance in this myth. De Lairesse, a prominent Dutch artist, is known for his detailed and dramatic compositions in the Baroque style. This print, produced between 1675 and 1680, showcases his mastery of line and detail.