Venus de' Medici 1819

This 1819 engraving by Pietro Fontana depicts the famous Venus de' Medici statue. A Roman copy of a Greek original, the sculpture is a celebrated example of Classical art, known for its idealized beauty and graceful pose. Fontana's detailed engraving, held in the Rijksmuseum, captures the statue's anatomical precision and the elegant drapery that once adorned the figure, making it a valuable resource for art historians and enthusiasts.