Venus and Cupid

Lucas Cranach der Ältere, dated 1506 (probably executed c. 1509)

The image shows a woman standing next to a small winged figure holding a bow. The woman has a serene expression with styled hair, and is draped in a cloth. She wears jewelry on her neck and head. To her right is a tree trunk with a shield featuring designs and inscriptions. The background includes a medieval town nestled in hilly terrain under a sky filled with clouds.
Artist
Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Date
dated 1506 (probably executed c. 1509)
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
28.7 × 20.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a woman standing next to a small winged figure holding a bow. The woman has a serene expression with styled hair, and is draped in a cloth. She wears jewelry on her neck and head. To her right is a tree trunk with a shield featuring designs and inscriptions. The background includes a medieval town nestled in hilly terrain under a sky filled with clouds.

Lucas Cranach der Ältere