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Cupid

Giulio Cesare Procaccini

1615

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Mythology

Dominant colour

Cupid is a 1615 ink by Giulio Cesare Procaccini, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Giulio Cesare Procaccini
When & what style?: 1615 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing depicts a young boy, Cupid, in motion, with his body facing left and his head turned to the right. He has curly hair and is nude, holding a bow in his left hand and an arrow in his right. The background of the drawing is a light brown color, with some darker brown shading used to create depth and texture. The drawing is executed in pen, brown ink with brown wash, which gives it a sense of fluidity and spontaneity. The artist's use of line and shading creates a sense of movement and energy, drawing the viewer's eye around the composition. The drawing is a beautiful example of Baroque art, with its emphasis on movement and emotion. For more information on the Baroque movement, you can look up the Baroque movement.