Venus and Cupid descend from the clouds towards a widow of Ephesus and a soldier who is in love with her. Etching by W. Hollar.

  • Hollar, Wenceslaus, 1607-1677.
Date:
[1673]
Reference:
39825i
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An episode narrated in the Satyricon of Petronius. Venus' chariot is visible in the clouds

Two smiling cupids are looking out of the clouds

Publication/Creation

[London] : [John Ogilby?], [1673]

Physical description

1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 24.7 x 19.7 cm

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W. Hollar fecit

Reference

Wellcome Collection 39825i

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