At the Shrine of Venus 1884 - 1894

"At the Shrine of Venus" (1884-1894) is a black and white engraving by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a British artist known for his meticulously detailed depictions of classical antiquity. The artwork depicts two women reclining on a couch in a luxurious setting, likely a Roman bathhouse or temple, while another woman enters the scene. Alma-Tadema's mastery of light and shadow creates a sense of intimacy and sensuality, characteristic of his oeuvre. This engraving, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies his skill in capturing the grandeur and elegance of the classical world.