Venus and Cupid

Lucas van Leyden

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a reclining woman on a cloud. She is leaning on her left arm holding an arrow with her right hand. She has delicate facial features, long flowing hair, and wears a headband. The woman is nude and a winged cherub is next to her drawing a bow with an arrow. In the background, there are decorative scrolls, clouds, and a winged figure holding a banner with an inscription. A detailed musical instrument is also visible.