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The Triumph of Cupid

Giovanni Battista Cipriani

1750

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Rococo painting Romanticism 18th Century Mythology

Dominant colour

The Triumph of Cupid is a 1750 watercolor by Giovanni Battista Cipriani, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Giovanni Battista Cipriani
When & what style?: 1750 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of chubby, naked figures floating on clouds. One woman holds a spear, another has wings, and a baby sits in the middle clutching a bow. The colors are soft—pale blues, pinks, and whites—with some gold and brown details. Everyone looks happy or playful, like they’re celebrating something. The brushstrokes are light and quick, almost like a sketch. The figures’ soft edges blend into the background, giving a dreamy feel. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

The watercolour *The Triumph of Cupid* by Cipriani, dated 1750, depicts the Roman god Cupid in a scene of triumphant procession. The work employs the medium of watercolour to illustrate classical themes associated with love and victory.

Read the full account in the museum source.