Venus en Amor 1775

Johann Friedrich Bause's "Venus en Amor" (1775) is a black and white print of a classical scene featuring the Roman goddess Venus and the god Cupid. It is an example of the Neoclassical style, popular during the 18th century. The composition is based on traditional Greek and Roman mythology and utilizes a simple, yet elegant, design to focus on the figures. The print was originally dedicated to a patron, who was a duke, as noted on the inscription below the image.