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Venus and Cupid with a Bow

John Baptist Jackson, after Parmigianino

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a seated figure entwined with a small winged cherub. The figure appears relaxed, leaning on pillows with one arm, while the other interacts with the cherub. The background shows drapery and clouds. The use of delicate lines and cross-hatching provides depth and texture. The lower portion of the drawing contains text crediting the creator.

Artwork Details

Date
1731
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut printed from four blocks in blue-gray, light brown, brown, and black on laid paper
Dimensions
4878 × 7649 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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