Venus Blinding Cupid

London, 1769. First Printing (presumed). Print. Very Good+.. First Printing (presumed). Print. Engraving with etching. Among the best English engravers was Robert Strange, born in the Orkney Isles 1721, and died, after receiving knight-hood, in 1792. His engravings are chiefly after the works of the most eminent Italian artists, this piece is after Titian (Tiziano Vecelli). Light, even toning, very minor spotting in lower right corner of text, else clean. Approx. 16x23" plus mat.