Jupiter and Cupid
1700
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1700
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
In this painting, a man with long, curly hair sits on a cloud, holding a small winged boy's chin. The man is shirtless, wearing a cloth draped over his lap. The boy is nude with wings attached to his back and holds a bow. The man's facial expression is serious, while the boy looks up at him with a gentle smile. The background is a dark, cloudy sky. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the figures. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Raphael.
