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.
Kunstenaar
Lucas Cranach der Ältere
Datering
dated 1506 (probably executed c. 1509)
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut
Afmetingen
28,7 × 20,2 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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