Venus and Cupid

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-length depiction of a nude figure standing with a relaxed posture. The person holds a long spear upright in one hand, while the other hand rests against the side, partially draped with a flowing robe or cloth. The figure's facial features display a serene expression with closed eyes and defined features, and the hair is styled with a wreath of leaves or flowers. Standing by the person's leg is a small winged figure holding a bow and looking up at the larger figure. The cherub is positioned on a swirling, cloud-like formation. The background consists of an abstract, textured pattern suggesting depth and space, with the initials "ISB" visible in a rectangular frame at the top left of the image.