Venus en Amor 1684

"Venus en Amor" is an etching by Dutch artist Justus van den Nijpoort created in 1684. This print features a central composition depicting Venus, the Roman goddess of love, seated on a cloud with Cupid at her side. They are surrounded by ornate, swirling foliate motifs, fruits and flowers. The print features a title card inscribed in Latin: "Classis II. VENUS SECUNDA in Judicio DEA." This detailed artwork demonstrates van den Nijpoort's mastery of etching and his ability to capture the essence of mythological figures within a decorative framework.