Amor door een bij gestoken, klagend bij Venus 1686
janvanvianen
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comic strip sketch
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quirky sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
"Amor door een bij gestoken, klagend bij Venus" (Love stung by a bee, complaining to Venus) is an etching by Dutch artist Jan van Vianen from 1686. The artwork depicts a scene where Cupid, the Roman god of love, has been stung by a bee and seeks solace from his mother, Venus. The artwork is characteristic of van Vianen's style, employing intricate detail and a sense of realism in its portrayal of the figures and setting. It is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into the artistic sensibilities of the 17th century.
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