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Amor Disarmato (Cupid Disarmed)

Giovanni David

1776

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Mythology

Dominant colour

Amor Disarmato (Cupid Disarmed) is a 1776 ink by Giovanni David, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Giovanni David
When & what style?: 1776 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This picture shows a busy scene with lots of small figures. On the left, a few kids are playing with a big lantern and some tools. In the middle, a woman lies on the ground, tangled with a snake. To the right, cherubs climb a tree while a man holds a bow and arrow. The background has clouds, leaves, and a small building. The title *Amor Disarmato* means "Cupid Disarmed"—the snake and bow hint at love’s power being taken away. The artist used sharp lines and shading to make it look alive. Next, check out etching to see how this kind of print was made.