the collage depicts the goddess venus, who is born from the sea, being blown towards the shore by the wind god zephyr. on the shore, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, is greeted by the nymphs who attend to her. the collage is a masterful example of use of color, light, and perspective. the figures are depicted in graceful poses, and the overall effect is one of serenity and beauty. by joseph ducreux, by johannes itten, by john hejduk lifelike