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Cupid Bound

Attributed to Raphael

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch depicting two infants. Only the upper half of their bodies is visible. One infant is positioned to the left, facing forward, while the other infant is to the right, facing to the side. Their facial features are outlined with simple curves and lines, indicating minimal detail. The hair is depicted with short strokes or shading, suggesting short hair. The infants are wrapped in a cloth that covers their torsos. The focus is on the general form rather than clothing details. There is no visible jewelry or objects held by the infants. The background is plain and consistent with the paper's texture, showing a light brown tone with visible grain and a circular stamp in the lower right corner.

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper
Dimensions
2522 × 2916 px
Public Domain
Yes
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