De planeet Venus en haar invloed op de wereld 1585

"De planeet Venus en haar invloed op de wereld" (The Planet Venus and Its Influence on the World) is an engraving by Johann Sadeler I, created in 1585. This piece depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, riding a chariot drawn by two doves, ascending above a city landscape. Venus's celestial influence is reflected in the various scenes of human interaction below, depicting themes of love, desire, and the beauty of nature. Sadeler's detailed engraving captures the vibrancy of 16th-century life, reflecting the broader interest in the intersection of mythology and astronomy during the Renaissance. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.