Cupid Collection (page 5)

The Triumph of Love, from "Triumphs, sonnets and songs" by Petrarch (Francesco Petrarca)
AIS5351945 The Triumph of Love, from "Triumphs, sonnets and songs" by Petrarch (Francesco Petrarca, 1304-1374) (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; © Iberfoto

Saucer, painted by Nathaniel Friedrich Hewelke, c.1761-3
BAL1160 Saucer, painted by Nathaniel Friedrich Hewelke, c.1761-3; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

A Thomas Webb and Sons brown and white oviform cameo vase, designed by George Woodall (1850-1925) c.1880 (cameo)
BON124367 A Thomas Webb and Sons brown and white oviform cameo vase, designed by George Woodall (1850-1925) c.1880 (cameo); height:20.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Love race mounted on fish (detail). Roman mosaic found in Sousse, Tunisia, 2nd century. Louvre
ETI4396312 Love race mounted on fish (detail). Roman mosaic found in Sousse, Tunisia, 2nd century. Louvre; (add.info.: Love race mounted on fish (detail)

Venus with Cupid as a honey thief, 1530. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Venus with Cupid as a honey thief, 1530. Found in the Collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Kopenhagen

Putto with garland, c.1512. Creator: Raffael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino) (1483-1520)
Putto with garland, c.1512. Found in the Collection of the Accademia di San Luca

The chastisement of love (Cupid is whipped by Mars, pursued by a fury), End of 16th century. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso

Cupid carving bows (after Parmigianino). Creator: Heintz, Joseph, der Ältere (1564-1609)
Cupid carving bows (after Parmigianino). Found in the Collection of the Labirinto di Franco Maria Ricci

Venus disarms Cupid, 16th century. Creator: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)
Venus disarms Cupid, 16th century. Found in the Collection of the Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Venus with the mirror, 1527. Creator: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)
Venus with the mirror, 1527. Found in the Collection of the Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Still Life with Statuette, 1890s. Creator: Paul Cezanne
Still Life with Statuette, 1890s

Officer standing, looking left on a flying cupid. Creator: Herman Breekerveld
Officer standing, looking left on a flying cupid

Venus and the Graces prepare Cupid's arrows. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Venus and the Graces prepare Cupid's arrows

The Triumph of Venus, 1740. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Triumph of Venus, 1740

Venus in her Bath surrounded by Nymphs and Cupids, mid-18th century. Creator: Francois Boucher
Venus in her Bath surrounded by Nymphs and Cupids, mid-18th century

The Toilet of Venus, 1746. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Toilet of Venus, 1746

Time Clipping Cupid's Wings, 1614-1641. Creator: Gaspar Netscher
Time Clipping Cupid's Wings, 1614-1641

Venus and Cupid, 1531-1578. Creator: Simone Peterzano
Venus and Cupid, 1531-1578

Landscape with Venus and Cupids. Creator: Francesco Albani
Landscape with Venus and Cupids, Unknown date

Venus Bewailing the Death of Adonis, mid-17th century. Creator: Workshop of Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert
Venus Bewailing the Death of Adonis, mid-17th century

Winged Cupid Figurine on a Pyramidial Base, Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Winged Cupid Figurine on a Pyramidial Base, Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE) or later

Venus and Cupid, c18th century. Creator: Unknown
Venus and Cupid, c18th century

Copy of Titian's "Allegory of Alfonso d'Avalos, Marchese del Vasto", c1833

Love nymph. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Love nymph, Unknown date

Cupid and Psyche, 1574. Creators: Giorgio Ghisi, Giulio Romano
Cupid and Psyche, 1574

Venus blindfolds Cupid's eyes, mid-16th century. Creator: Andrea Schiavone
Venus blindfolds Cupid's eyes, mid-16th century

The Judgement of Paris, 1728. Creator: Noël-Nicolas Coypel
The Judgement of Paris, 1728

Chronos Clipping the Wings of Cupid, c.1640. Creator: Unknown
Chronos Clipping the Wings of Cupid, c.1640

Venus and Cupid, early 16th century. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Venus and Cupid, early 16th century

Mars, Venus and Cupid. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Mars, Venus and Cupid, Unknown date

Illustration from Becker's Pocketbook, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration from Becker's Pocketbook, 1796

Venus and a Sleeping Cupid, c1810. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Mallet
Venus and a Sleeping Cupid, c1810

Cupid Wounding Psyche (image 1 of 2), 1741. Creator: Francois Boucher
Cupid Wounding Psyche (image 1 of 2), 1741

Venus and Mercury Instructing Cupid, 1738. Creator: Francois Boucher
Venus and Mercury Instructing Cupid, 1738

Venus and Cupid, 1566. Creators: Nicolo Boldrini, Titian
Venus and Cupid, 1566

Mercury Conquered by Love, 17th century. Creator: Lucas Kilian
Mercury Conquered by Love, 17th century

Callisto, Amor and Jupiter with the eagle, 1746. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Callisto, Amor and Jupiter with the eagle, 1746

Venus with Amor and putti, 1710-1777. Creators: Charles-Joseph Natoire, Unknown
Venus with Amor and putti, 1710-1777. Adrien Manglard (rejected attribution)

Mars and Venus, c1590. Creator: Jacob Matham
Mars and Venus, c1590. From Four mythological subjects

La Mort de Sappho, 1843. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Mort de Sappho, 1843. The death of Sappho. Jeunes filles, voyez ou nous conduit l'Amour! Sous nos pieds si mignons, le gueux creuse un abime Ou l'on tombe aisement

Diana and Virtus Punish Venus and Bacchus, 1694. Creator: T van Malsen
Diana and Virtus Punish Venus and Bacchus, 1694

Clock Model with the Selling of Cupids, 1802. Creator: Circle of Claude Michel
Clock Model with the Selling of Cupids, 1802

Cupid, 1875. Creator: Augustin Moreau-Vauthier
Cupid, 1875

Venus and Amor, 1605-1610. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
Venus and Amor, 1605-1610. Other Title(s): Venus and Amor

Auction of the Cupids, 1799. Creator: Johann Heinrich Ramberg
Auction of the Cupids, 1799

Cupid, 1807. Creator: Fredric Westin
Cupid, 1807

Cupid Shooting His Arrow at Pluto, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cupid Shooting His Arrow at Pluto, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 46

Cupid Bringing and Honeycomb to Venus, 1541. Creator: Hans Brosamer
Cupid Bringing and Honeycomb to Venus, 1541

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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.