Realm of Venus, after Adam Elsheimer, Wenceslaus Hollar, 1625–77


Realm of Venus, after Adam Elsheimer, 1625–77, Etching, only state, Sheet: 3 11/16 × 5 1/8 in. ( × 13 cm), Prints, Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London), after Adam Elsheimer (German, Frankfurt 1578–1610 Rome), Venus seated naked in a landscape in foreground at right, looking towards the viewer, Cupid carrying a basket of flowers on his head at centre, nymphs and fauns seen in a dark wooded area in background at left, two birds flying above; after Adam Elsheimer


Size: 5619px × 3912px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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