Artwork
Cupid Balancing on a Globe
Cupid Balancing on a Globe is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Master H.L.. It dates from 1533 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in print, on sword blade: H L(backwards); in print, top right: 1553; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 777 / B. VIII S. 37 no 6
About this work
Overview
Cupid Balancing on a Globe is an engraving on laid paper created by Master H.L. in 1533.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a small Cupid balancing on a globe, a representation that may symbolize the universal or global reach of love, as Cupid is a traditional symbol of that emotion.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in engraving, a technique that involves carving a design into a metal plate to produce a print, allowing for detailed and intricate renderings.
Artist & collection
