Mezzetin "Paints" a Portrait of Cupid by Cutting the Canvas to Reveal Harlequin
1729
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1729
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mezzetin "Paints" a Portrait of Cupid by Cutting the Canvas to Reveal Harlequin is a 1729 ink by Johann Jacob Schübler, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a group of people in a room, with one man holding a large object and another man holding a bow and arrow. The room is decorated with curtains and other objects, and there are several people standing around, watching what's happening. In the foreground, a man is holding a large object that looks like a paintbrush, but it's not clear what he's doing with it. Another man is holding a bow and arrow, and it looks like he's about to shoot at something. The people in the background are all watching what's happening, and some of them look surprised or concerned. This painting is an example of the Baroque movement, which was known for its dramatic and detailed artwork.
