La Fontaine d'Amour (The Fountain of Love)

About this work

This scene shows a dramatic group of figures by a rocky fountain. A woman with flowing hair stands on a cloud, her arm outstretched as if guiding a smaller figure. Around them, cherubs with wings scramble over rocks and water, some reaching toward the fountain. The sky is dark and swirling, while the figures glow softly against it. The title at the bottom, *La Fontaine d’Amour*, hints this is about love’s fountain. The artist used a delicate technique to create smooth shading and texture. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.