The Empty Quiver
1775
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1775
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a man in fancy clothes sitting on a chair, holding a bow. A young girl in a dress stands beside him, holding a quiver that looks empty. Behind them, a curtain frames a room with shelves, a statue of a cherub, and a small painting on the wall. The empty quiver might hint at a story—maybe the girl’s arrow is missing. The room’s details, like the candle and the cherub, suggest a mix of everyday life and fantasy. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
