Venus Medici 

"Venus Medici" is an etching by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi. The artwork depicts a sculpture of the Roman goddess Venus, traditionally associated with love, beauty, and procreation. The etching is a detailed representation of the statue, emphasizing the delicate curves of Venus's body and the intricate details of the sculpture's base. The inscription at the bottom of the etching indicates that the statue was once housed in the Medici Gardens in Rome, suggesting Piranesi's intention to capture a moment in the history of art and its patronage. Piranesi's masterful use of line and shading provides a compelling depiction of the sculpture, capturing its grandeur and classical aesthetic.