Venus en de roos 1517 - 1562

"Venus en de roos" is an engraving created by Italian artist Marco Dente between 1517 and 1562. The artwork depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, in a natural setting, likely inspired by the classical myth of Venus and Adonis. The piece is held in the Rijksmuseum, and displays the classical artistic tradition of the Renaissance with a focus on idealized human form and detailed naturalism. The engraving is a prime example of the mastery of detail and linework characteristic of the artist's work.