burin engraving . -Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617) VENUS AND CUPIDUS

DescriptionVenus and Cupid; Venus reclines and Cupid presses the tip of an arrow against her chest to pierce her heart; to the right are two doves and beyond Venus sits on a chariot driven by two swans; oval design with decorated corners (above two hearts pierced by arrows and below flowers). Smaller version after 1596 engraving by Hendrick Goltzius made by someone in his workshop or circle. Ca. 1596-1620Dimensions21.20 x 14.20 cmArtist or makerHendrick GoltziusMediumEngravingDate1590-1620LiteratureSee: New Hollstein (Dutch and Flemish) / The New Hollstein: Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings, and woodcuts 1450-1700 (142) --- Strauss 1977 / Hendrik Goltzius: the complete etchings and woodcuts (329)