The image depicts a black and white etching of a cherub resting. The cherub has curly hair and large white wings. The cherub has one leg tucked under the other and rests on a pillow-like object. The cherub's head rests on their hand. The cherub holds what appears to be arrows in their other hand. The cherub appears to be naked except for a cloth wrapped around their waist. The background appears to be drapery. The overall image is in shades of gray. The image is titled "Cupid Resting" by Rembrandt van Rijn.
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- Dimensions
- 1179 × 893 px
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