Venus

Johann Ladenspelder

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full-body depiction of a nude female figure seated on a chariot with one foot resting on a rotating sphere. Her head is turned towards the right side of the image. She has long flowing hair that is partially tied back, and her facial features are classically rendered with a serene expression. She is holding a long spear or stick in one hand. Above and to the right of the woman, a smaller, winged figure is depicted, drawing a bow. The background is finely detailed with line patterns radiating outward. The scene includes the word "FORTVNA" at the bottom and other text elements, including "VENVS" and "CUPID." A small balance scale is depicted floating near the female figure.