Cupid Asleep
1630
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1630
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a sleeping Cupid. He's lying down, surrounded by soft, dark shadows. The artist used a special technique to create this effect, which makes the image feel quiet and still. The woodcut technique used here is interesting because it involves carving a design into wood. This process allows for a lot of detail and texture in the final image. You can learn more about this technique by looking up the technique: woodcut.
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