Who created "Venus Receiving Gifts"?

Venus Receiving Gifts was created by Aegidius Sadeler II|Bartholomeus Spranger|Joris Hoefnagel in 1586–1601.

When was "Venus Receiving Gifts" created?

This artwork was created 1586–1601.

What medium is "Venus Receiving Gifts"?

Venus Receiving Gifts is Engraving.

Is "Venus Receiving Gifts" in the public domain?

Yes, Venus Receiving Gifts is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Venus Receiving Gifts

Aegidius Sadeler II|Bartholomeus Spranger|Joris Hoefnagel

1586–1601

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 11 1/8 × 7 3/8 in. (28.3 × 18.8 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949

Accession Number

49.95.1831

Tags

FruitVenus

Art Historical Context

"Venus Receiving Gifts" is a exquisite engraving from the late 16th century, between 1586 and 1601 through a remarkable collaboration among three masters: Bartholomeus Spranger who likely designed the graceful composition; Joris Hoefnagel, for his meticulous natural details like the lush fruits; and Aegid Sadeler II, the skilled engraver who brought it all to life on the plate. Measuring just 11⅛ × 7⅜ inches, this intimate print captures the opulent world of Mannerism, a style favored at the imperial court of Rudolf II in Prague, where these artists converged. At its heart, the scene depicts ...

About the Artist

Aegidius Sadeler II|Bartholomeus Spranger|Joris Hoefnagel · 1568–1629

Netherlandish, Antwerp 1568–1629 Prague

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