Mars, Venus, and Cupid

1530

Lucas van Leyden

Associated Names
Lucas van Leyden

Artist, Netherlandish, 1489/1494 - 1533

This is a drawing of a scene featuring two figures and an angelic being interacting with each other. The scene depicts a seated nude figure on the left side with her hand resting on her head. Beside her, a small, angelic being with wings is positioned, raising its hand towards her face. To the right, a muscular figure draped in a cloth holds a long sword. The background features architectural elements, including a column and a plinth. On the ground, there is a helmet and cloak. The detailed lines and shading add depth to the characters and objects, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow across the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5640

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 137, State i(c)/iii

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1966

  • Masters of Etching and Engraving from the Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection, Lakeview Center for the Arts and Sciences, Peoria, IL, 1966, no. 88.

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-

Wikidata ID

Q65022742

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