Cupid dancing with two allegorical women
1612
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1612
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a small, barefoot cherub dancing between two women. The women hold his hands, smiling as he twirls. One woman has wavy hair and a flowing robe, the other wears a cloak with a hood. Above them, small putti float in the sky, tangled in swirling ribbons. Below, a rocky shore has a few scattered shells and a half-buried pot. The artist signed it “P. Moreelse 1612” in the corner. The Latin text at the top warns about fleeting pleasures—this scene might be about how fun can turn serious. Next, look up Baroque to see how drama and movement like this defined the era.
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