Venus and Love c. 18th century

Editor: This engraving, "Venus and Love," by Christian Gottfried Schulze, features the goddess Venus with cupid, and it feels so intimate! What can you tell me about this work? Curator: It whispers of boudoir secrets, doesn't it? Look at Venus, all languid grace and knowing eyes. And Cupid, that mischievous imp, forever stirring the pot. I see the echoes of Rococo playfulness here. Is it a commission, a gift? Perhaps a sly commentary on love, beauty, and power. Editor: It's like a fleeting glimpse into a private moment, and the layers of meaning are fascinating. Thank you! Curator: The pleasure was all mine; art is such a playful interlocutor.