Bidspirit auction | Cornelis Bloemaert II - Large

Cornelis Bloemaert II - Large Engraving - Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty - The engraving depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. She is shown in a graceful, classical pose, with flowing drapery that enhances her elegant form. The background remains minimalistic to keep the focus on the central figure. The composition follows the classical ideals of beauty from the 17th century, resembling antique statues and baroque aesthetics.The engraving was created by Cornelis Bloemaert II (1603-1692), a Dutch engraver known for his baroque-style works. He was trained by his father, painter Abraham Bloemaert, and later studied under Crispijn van de Passe. In 1633, Bloemaert moved to Rome, where he produced engravings based on paintings by Italian masters such as Pietro da Cortona and Guido Reni.The original drawing for this engraving was made by Salvio Castello, an Italian baroque artist.Artist or Maker: Cornelis Bloemaert IIMedium: EngravingDate: 1636