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Venus Abducting Adonis

Herman van Swanevelt

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of a woodland scene viewed from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is visible in the far distance where the trees meet the sky. In the foreground, there are figures and a small cart being drawn by a river or path to the left. To the right, several figures are reclining beneath large, leafy trees. The trees are depicted with cross-hatching for texture, and the engraving lines give the scene depth. The color palette is monochrome, created by the engraving technique. The sky above is textured with a few clouds. In the distance, hints of rocky outcrops or hills are visible.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
4640 × 3539 px
Public Domain
Yes
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