Venus Wounded by Cupid
1731
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1731
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a busy scene of swirling patterns and figures. At the center, a woman—likely Venus—holds a baby while Cupid hovers nearby with a bow. Around them, birds, cherubs, and ornate scrolls fill the edges, all drawn in black lines on a light background. The design looks like it’s meant for a ceiling or decorative panel. The title at the bottom says *Venus Wounded by Cupid*, hinting at a story about love and pain. The artist’s name, Aveline, is tucked in the corner, along with some French text about a royal privilege. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style’s drama and detail fit into bigger art trends.
