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A Cupid with a Coat of Arms (one of 29 painted panels from a frieze)

Unknown

1500

unspecified

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Mythology Shield

Dominant colour

A Cupid with a Coat of Arms (one of 29 painted panels from a frieze) is a 1500 unspecified by Unknown, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Shield, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1500 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a Cupid holding a shield. The Cupid is painted in a light color and has wings. The shield is divided into four parts with different patterns and colors. The Cupid and shield are set against a decorative background with leaves and flowers. The painting is old and worn, with visible cracks and fading. The Cupid and shield are carefully painted with attention to detail. The artist used a range of colors and techniques to create a sense of depth and texture. Next, you might want to explore more of the Victoria and Albert Museum.