Cupid Collection (page 2)

Omnia Vincit Amor, 1599. Creator: Agostino Carracci
Omnia Vincit Amor, 1599

Landscape with Psyche outside the Palace of Cupid (The Enchanted Castle), 1664. Artist: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)
Landscape with Psyche outside the Palace of Cupid (The Enchanted Castle), 1664. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

WW2 Valentines Day card, You are my target
WW2 Valentines Day card (inside), You are my target for today. Date: circa 1942

Venus with a Mirror, c. 1555 (oil on canvas)
XOS744781 Venus with a Mirror, c. 1555 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 124.5 x 105.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Take Cover by Renee Charron
Humorous illustration by Renee Charron depicting a young, glamorous woman in fur coat, evening gown and winter boots fleeing in fright as she notices Cupid attempting to shoot her with his bow

Venus Rising from the Sea (Venus Anadyomene), 1520. Found in the Collection of National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Battle Between Minerva and Mars, 1771 (oil on canvas)
XIR230377 Battle Between Minerva and Mars, 1771 (oil on canvas) by Suvee, Joseph Benoit (1743-1807); 143x109.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

Venus Chiding Cupid and Removing His Wings; Julia Margaret Cameron, British, born India, 1815 - 1879; Freshwater, England

Anacreon's songs (colour litho)
8646774 Anacreon's songs (colour litho) by Friedrich, Otto (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Anakreontische Lieder ( Amalthea, 1921)

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Anacreon's songs (colour litho)
8646768 Anacreon's songs (colour litho) by Friedrich, Otto (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Anakreontische Lieder ( Amalthea, 1921)

Anacreon's songs (colour litho)
8646767 Anacreon's songs (colour litho) by Friedrich, Otto (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Anakreontische Lieder ( Amalthea, 1921)

Anacreon's songs (colour litho)
8646772 Anacreon's songs (colour litho) by Friedrich, Otto (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Anakreontische Lieder ( Amalthea, 1921)

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Anacreon's songs (colour litho)
8646766 Anacreon's songs (colour litho) by Friedrich, Otto (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Anakreontische Lieder ( Amalthea, 1921)

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Anacreon's songs (colour litho)
8646771 Anacreon's songs (colour litho) by Friedrich, Otto (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Anakreontische Lieder ( Amalthea, 1921)

Anacreon's songs (colour litho)
8646773 Anacreon's songs (colour litho) by Friedrich, Otto (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Anakreontische Lieder ( Amalthea, 1921)

KMSKA, 8961657

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Anacreon's songs (colour litho)
8646777 Anacreon's songs (colour litho) by Friedrich, Otto (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Anakreontische Lieder ( Amalthea, 1921)

Venus and Cupid, 1606. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Venus and Cupid, 1606.

Intermezzi, Opus Iv, Bl. 12: Amor, Tod Und Jenseits (Love, Death And Beyond), 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Intermezzi, Opus Iv, Bl. 12: Amor, Tod Und Jenseits (Love, Death And Beyond), 1881.

Two Caryatid Figures Framing A Cartouche With Two Cupids (Deux Figures De Cariatides..., late 1770s)
Two Caryatid Figures Framing A Cartouche With Two Cupids (Deux Figures De Cariatides Encadrant Une Cartouche Surmontee De Deux Amours), late 1770s.

Casket presented to the Princess of Wales by the ladies of New South Wales, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Casket presented to the Princess of Wales by the ladies of New South Wales, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Hetzen, published in the Sydney Morning Herald, of a '...beautiful casket

Modern British Sculpture, 1929: Eros by Alfred Gilbert (b/w photo)
8668332 Modern British Sculpture, 1929: Eros by Alfred Gilbert (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eros by Alfred Gilbert)

Piccadilly Circus, London (colour photo)
8627130 Piccadilly Circus, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly Circus, London. Postcard, c.1950.); © Look and Learn

Cupid and Psyche, Ludovisi collection, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy
6384486 Cupid and Psyche, Ludovisi collection, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Cupid and Psyche)

MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 2020: the Cupid Triumphant - by Bertel Thorvaldsen, antique statue in marble (1822), 2019 (photo)
8856811 MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 2020: the Cupid Triumphant - by Bertel Thorvaldsen, antique statue in marble (1822), 2019 (photo) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844); (add.info.: MILAN)

Title page "Dictionnaire de la musique", volume III of "Works Completes" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
AIS5356107 Title page "Dictionnaire de la musique", volume III of "Works Completes" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), edition of 1793 (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya

Manhood. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-45 (oil on canvas)
8718111 Manhood. From the series: The Four Ages of Man, 1840-45 (oil on canvas) by Blunck, Ditlev Conrad (1798-1854); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: By Ditlev Blunck)

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1652 (oil on canvas)
8682972 The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1652 (oil on canvas) by Stella, Jacques (1596-1657); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: By Jacques Stella)

Hermaphrodite discovered by Eros in the presence of Aphrodite's sculpted Sadoine (glyptic) Naples
BEN5478236 Hermaphrodite discovered by Eros in the presence of Aphrodite's sculpted Sadoine (glyptic) Naples, Italy National Archaeological Museum; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

The love tree, ca 1850 (illustration)
7422852 The love tree, ca 1850 (illustration); (add.info.: Society. The love tree. Seduction between men and women in the 19th century. Imagery, Epinal (France), ca 1850.); © Archives Charmet

Cupid hits the centre of the target
5893188 Cupid hits the centre of the target.; (add.info.: Cupid hits the centre of the target. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess)

Cupid supplicates Pallas to let him become a volunteer
5893182 Cupid supplicates Pallas to let him become a volunteer.; (add.info.: Cupid supplicates Pallas to let him become a volunteer)

Engraving depicting a Cupid perched on a Piano, 1872 (engraving)
5616414 Engraving depicting a Cupid perched on a Piano, 1872 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel)
5859904 The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel) by Gerung or Gerou, Matthias (c.1500-68/70); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Matthias Gerung)

Cupid (Amor), c. 1630 (oil on canvas)
XOS5878307 Cupid (Amor), c. 1630 (oil on canvas) by Liss, Johann (c.1595-1631); 108x86 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Johann Liss)

St Valentine's Day (engraving)
8631176 St Valentine's Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Valentine's Day)

Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving)
8644789 Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving) by European School

Cupid mounted on a Panther (engraving)
8650322 Cupid mounted on a Panther (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupid mounted on a Panther)

Cupid and Psyche (engraving)
8650306 Cupid and Psyche (engraving) by Gibson, John (1790-1866); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupid and Psyche. Illustration for The British School of Sculpture by William B Scott (Virtue)

Cupid and Psyche (engraving)
8651587 Cupid and Psyche (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupid and Psyche. Sculptor: John Flaxman)

Cupid baffled (coloured photo)
8656391 Cupid baffled (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupid baffled. Unhappy couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Everybody's done it - more or less (colour litho)
8656127 Everybody's done it - more or less (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Everybody's done it - more or less)

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"Cupid: The Timeless Symbol of Love and Desire" In the realm of Greek gods on Mount Olympus, Cupid reigns supreme as the deity of love and desire. Rooted in ancient Greek mythology, this mischievous cherub has captivated hearts for centuries. Dating back to 1880, Cupid's enchanting presence can be traced through various artistic masterpieces. One such painting is "Primavera" by Sandro Botticelli, where he appears alongside other mythical figures, embodying the essence of springtime romance. Another renowned work featuring Cupid is "An Allegory with Venus and Cupid" by Agnolo Bronzino. This captivating piece showcases his role as a divine matchmaker under the watchful eye of Venus herself. Cupid's influence extends beyond paintings; he also graces Tarot Card 6 - L'Amoureux (The Lover or Lovers), symbolizing passionate connections and choices in matters of the heart. His timeless allure is further immortalized in Alexandre Cabanel's masterpiece "The Birth of Venus, " where Cupid accompanies the goddess as she emerges from the sea, representing love's power to transcend all boundaries. One cannot overlook the iconic tale & Psyche, which narrates their epic love story overcoming trials and tribulations – a testament to enduring devotion against all odds. Even in modern times, we encounter representations unexpectedly. From an archer-shaped toilet sign at Oktoberfest in Munich to architectural details like Sparrowes House or The Ancient House in Ipswich – his image continues to permeate our surroundings. Cupid's charm even finds its way into entertainment venues like Hogarth Actresses Barn or Piccadilly/Eros during the 1950s – reminding us that love knows no bounds when it comes to captivating audiences throughout history. As we delve into these diverse depictions across art forms and cultures alike, one thing remains clear.