1746
oil
panel
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Three Cupids with Signs of the Zodiac: Scorpio, Sagittarius, Libra is a 1746 oil by François Boucher, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts three cupids, each holding a sign of the zodiac: Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Libra. The cupids are shown in a playful and mischievous manner, with one of them holding a bow and arrow. The background of the painting is a deep red color, which adds to the overall sense of drama and energy. The painting is an allegory, which means it uses symbols and imagery to convey a deeper meaning or message. In this case, the cupids and their zodiac signs may represent the cyclical nature of life and the passage of time. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the overall drama and energy of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you can explore the work of artist François Boucher.
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
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