Artwork
Cupid Balancing on a Globe
Cupid Balancing on a Globe is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Master H.L.. It dates from 1533 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Cupid Balancing on a Globe is an engraving on laid paper created by Master H.L. in 1533.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a small Cupid balancing on a globe, a representation that may symbolize the universal or global reach of love, as Cupid is a traditional symbol of that emotion.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in engraving, a technique that involves carving a design into a metal plate to produce a print, allowing for detailed and intricate renderings.
Artist & collection
