Artwork
Dance of the Cupids (1624)
Dance of the Cupids (1624) is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Francesco Albani. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the Pinacoteca di Brera.
About this work
Overview
Dance of the Cupids is a 1624 oil painting by Francesco Albani, featuring a group of putti (cherubs) dancing around a tree in a landscape setting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a joyful scene of naked, winged putti holding hands in a circular dance, accompanied by some playing instruments like flutes and drums, conveying an atmosphere of celebration and playfulness.
Technique & Style
Executed in a classical style with naturalistic renderings of the putti, the work employs a muted color palette dominated by greens, blues, and browns.
History & Provenance
Created in 1624, the painting is part of the collection at the Pinacoteca di Brera.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francesco Albani or Albano was an Italian Baroque painter of Albanian descent who was active in Bologna, Rome, Viterbo (1609–1610), Mantua (1621–1622) and Florence (1633).
