Venus after the Bath

Albrecht Altdorfer after Marcantonio Raimondi

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a seated nude figure and a cherub-like figure. The scene depicts a seated figure placing a garment over their knee while a small cherubic figure stands beside them, holding a staff and having wings. The setting includes draped fabric behind the figures and a round object placed on the ground nearby. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of engravings from the Renaissance period. The use of detailed lines and shading gives depth to the figures and surroundings.