Liggende Venus met twee putti c. 1506 - 1538

This small-scale woodcut depicts a reclining female figure with two putti. Albrecht Altdorfer, a prominent German Renaissance artist, created this artwork sometime between 1506 and 1538. The work is notable for its detailed, yet delicate lines that capture the forms and textures of the figures and the surrounding landscape. The scene suggests a mythological or allegorical theme, possibly related to Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. The work reflects the artistic trends of the German Renaissance, with its emphasis on classical themes and motifs. The use of woodcut as a medium, however, demonstrates the continued use of traditional artistic practices in 16th-century Germany.