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Venus as a Huntress Appearing to Aeneas and Achates

Antonio Balestra

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of classical figures and a cherub. The drawing depicts several figures in classical attire. The central figures are engaged in an interaction, with one pointing towards a cherub or putto floating above them. The composition is lively, with fluid lines and an expressive portrayal of motion. The surrounding environment includes loosely sketched foliage.

Artwork Details

Date
1713
Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper, traces of red chalk upper left
Dimensions
4600 × 6536 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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