Venus

About this artwork

nummer, recto rechtsboven, etsen: ‘no. 177’

Art Historical Context

Created in 1773–74 by French printmaker Louis Marin Bonnet, this etching titled *Venus* captures the enduring fascination with classical mythology during the late eighteenth century. Bonnet, active in Paris, specialized in reproductive prints that brought paintings and sculptures by leading artists to wider audiences. Measuring 351 × 408 mm, the sheet’s generous scale suggests it was intended as a standalone work rather than a small book illustration. Etching, the medium employed here, allowed Bonnet to achieve delicate lines and tonal gradations that evoke the softness of flesh and flowing d...

About the Artist

Louis Marin Bonnet · 1736–1793

Comment on works: Copper engraver