Venus Bathing Attended by Nymphs 1535 - 1555

This etching, created between 1535 and 1555 by the French artist Jean Mignon, depicts the Roman goddess Venus being bathed by nymphs. The composition features a central figure of Venus, while three nymphs attend to her needs. The scene is set in an elaborate bathhouse with an ornate fountain, emphasizing the classical mythology and artistic influences of the time. The artwork is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and exemplifies Mignon's detailed and intricate style.