Pablo Picasso "Venus et l'Amour" Etching

Updated August 27, 2026

Pablo Picasso – "Venus et l’Amour (d’apres Cranach)"– Etching – Signed. Offered is a compelling etching after Pablo Picasso titled "Venus et l’Amour" (d’apres Cranach), inspired by the Renaissance compositions of Lucas Cranach the Elder and reinterpreted through Picasso’s modernist lens. The composition depicts a standing nude Venus accompanied by Cupid, echoing Cranach’s iconic treatment of the subject while introducing Picasso’s expressive line, elongated proportions, and psychological intensity. The contrast between the refined, classical pose and the raw, gestural execution creates a striking dialogue between Renaissance elegance and 20th-century abstraction. Artist: Pablo Picasso Title: "Venus et l’Amour" (d’apres Cranach) Inspiration: After Lucas Cranach the Elder Date: 1969 Medium: Etching Signature: Signed & in plate/lower margin Sheet Size: 7" x 10" Good vintage condition with light toning and minor handling wear along the margins. Some surface marks visible; image remains bold and well-defined with strong contrast. Please review images carefully. Picasso frequently revisited and reinterpreted Old Master works, and this piece reflects his fascination with Cranach’s stylized nudes and allegorical themes. The result is a powerful fusion of classical subject matter and modern expression. A striking and collectible Picasso-inspired etching—bridging Renaissance influence and modernist innovation.

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