The Flight of Cupid
1901
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1901
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a winged figure, Cupid, spreading his wings to leave his lover Psyche. This painting is interesting because it shows a dramatic moment from a story. The story is from an ancient Roman book, and the artist made this image for a special edition of the book. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists create contrast with light and dark.
