Venus
1583 - 1638
Medium
pen
Dimensions
132; 160
About this artwork
hoogte 160 mm x breedte 132 mm
Art Historical Context
This delicate pen drawing by Odoardo Fialetti portrays Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. Created during the artist’s lifetime (1583–1638), the compact work measures only 160 132 millimeters, inviting close viewing of its fine linear details. Fialetti, active in Bologna and Venice, was known for his drawings and prints that often explored mythological and figural subjects, reflecting the enduring Renaissance fascination with classical themes. Executed solely in pen, the medium highlights the artist’s confident draftsmanship. Quick, economical strokes could define form and suggest mo...
About the Artist
Odoardo Fialetti · 1573–1638
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