Slapende Venus en Cupido 1581 - 1612

"Slapende Venus en Cupido," created by Theodoor Galle between 1581 and 1612, depicts the Roman goddess of love, Venus, reclining beneath a tree with her son, Cupid, sleeping beside her. Galle, known for his engravings, captured the classical subject matter with precise detail, depicting the flowing drapery of Venus' robe and the delicate features of both figures. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artistic sensibilities of the late Renaissance and its enduring fascination with classical mythology.