Venus after the Bath

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Venus after the Bath

Albrecht AltdorferLinkedCulture matchlcp-ec78a3338e8d

Date
1525–30
Medium
Engraving
Department
European Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
121288

This design originated with Raphael, then spread north through an engraving by the Italian printmaker Marcantonio Raimondi. Albrecht Altdorfer added his own twist, switching the emphasis from classical beauty to action. While the Italian Venus dried her foot in self-absorbed reverie, this sharp-featured version resembles a harried hausfrau, impatient to finish her bath so she can respond to the yammering Cupid. Germany, Europe

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Gift of Elizabeth, Julie, and Catherine Andrus in memory of John and Marion Andrus

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