Venus kamt haar van Amor after 1617

This anonymous etching, *Venus kamt haar van Amor*, dating after 1617, depicts the Roman goddess Venus combing the hair of her son Cupid, who is seated before her. The image is a fine example of the *chiaroscuro* technique, creating a sense of depth and dimension with contrasting light and shadow. The scene is set in a landscape with a rocky background, suggesting a mythological setting. The work is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.