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Venus and Adonis on the Hunt
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Venus and Adonis on the Hunt

Herman van Swanevelt · 1654 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

In a hilly, wooded landscape, Venus, Adonis, and Cupid chase three hares. They are accompanied by two dogs. Adonis carries a spear, and Cupid holds a drawn bow and arrow.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printAdonis hunting
Credit lineVenus en Adonis op jacht. 1654. Herman van Swanevelt. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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