Venus and Cupid riding two sea monsters, Cupid raises an arrow in his right hand, two heads representing wind in the clouds above 1510 - 1532

"Venus and Cupid riding two sea monsters, Cupid raises an arrow in his right hand, two heads representing wind in the clouds above," is an etching by Marco Dente, produced between 1510 and 1532. The print depicts Venus and Cupid riding on two sea monsters, with the wind personified by two heads in the clouds above. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cityscape and a seascape, with the churning waves suggesting a dynamic movement. Dente's work exemplifies the use of etching technique, showcasing intricate details and tonal variations, characteristic of the Renaissance period. This print, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the mythological tale of Venus and Cupid, a subject popular in art during the Renaissance, symbolizing love and beauty.