Hebe en Amor op een wolk 1658 - 1706

"Hebe en Amor op een wolk" (Hebe and Cupid on a Cloud), is an etching created by Wallerant Vaillant between 1658 and 1706. This work, now in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the Greek goddess Hebe, known for her youth and beauty, playing a lute while Cupid, the god of love, sits beside her. Vaillant's use of light and shadow creates a dramatic effect, enhancing the sense of grace and ethereal beauty. This etching is an excellent example of Vaillant's style, known for its detailed realism and attention to detail. The artwork is 277mm in height and 230mm in width.