Chariot Drawn by Lions with Amorini (recto)

1504

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Chariot Drawn by Lions with Amorini (recto) is a 1504 by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1504 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a chariot being pulled by two lions. The chariot is filled with several small, winged figures called amorini. They are all looking at something outside the frame. The painting is drawn in a light brown color. The amorini are all different, with some playing instruments and others looking around. The lions are also detailed, with their muscles and manes visible. The chariot has wheels and a seat, but it's not clear what it's made of. The style of the painting is similar to that of the Renaissance movement. You might want to look up more about the Renaissance next.