Artwork
Two Cupids Seated on Clouds in Two Circles
Two Cupids Seated on Clouds in Two Circles is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Lucas van Leyden. It dates from 1517 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Two Cupids Seated on Clouds in Two Circles is an engraving created by Lucas van Leyden in 1517. The work is a print featuring two circular compositions.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts two cherubic figures, identified as cupids, seated on clouds within circular frames, conveying a sense of weightlessness.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of precise lines and detailed textures achieves a high level of depth in the small engraving, showcasing van Leyden's skill in the engraving technique.
History & Provenance
Lucas van Leyden, a Dutch painter and printmaker, produced this work during his active period as an artist, between his birth in 1494 and death in 1533.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas van Leyden (1494 – 8 August 1533), was a Dutch painter and printmaker in engraving and woodcut. Lucas van Leyden was among the first Dutch exponents of genre painting and was a very accomplished engraver.
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