Venus riding a conch at left and cowering man (Jason) at right, Eros riding a makeshift boat holding a bow between them 1525 - 1535

This anonymous Italian engraving, created between 1525 and 1535, depicts the myth of Jason and Medea. Venus is seen riding a conch shell at the left, while Eros sails a makeshift boat towards her. On the right, Jason sits distraught, lamenting his decision to leave Medea. The scene is filled with dramatic detail, as the figures are set against a tumultuous sea and a dramatic sky. The inscription at the bottom provides a commentary on the events, referencing the power of love and the pain of betrayal. The etching displays the artist's mastery of detail, particularly the use of hatching and cross-hatching to create subtle shading and texture.