Venus hurkend bij zuil waarop Amor staat 1510 - 1527

"Venus Kneeling Before a Column with Cupid on Top" is a 16th-century engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi, a renowned Italian printmaker. This masterful print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love, in a contemplative pose, her gaze directed towards Cupid, who stands atop a column. The intricate details of the surrounding landscape, including a tree and distant hills, add depth and context to the scene. The composition, reminiscent of Renaissance art, portrays the interplay of human emotion and divine presence, making it a captivating work of art.