Sleeping Cupid 1550 - 1599

"Sleeping Cupid" is a 16th-century pen and ink drawing by an anonymous artist, housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark. This delicate study depicts the Roman god of love, Cupid, in a relaxed pose, lying on a bed with his bow and arrow resting beside him. The composition emphasizes Cupid's youthful physique and delicate features, highlighting the contrasting themes of love and sleep, a popular motif in Renaissance art. The artwork showcases the artist's skill in capturing the human form with subtle line work and shading.