Cupid asleep, resting his right arm on his quiver and his left arm on his bow, an oval composition, after Reni 1640 - 1660

Francesco Curti's 17th century etching "Cupid asleep, resting his right arm on his quiver and his left arm on his bow, an oval composition, after Reni" depicts the Roman god of love, Cupid, in a state of slumber. The cherubic figure, rendered in delicate lines, is shown reclining with his iconic bow and arrow lying beside him. The work is an after-piece, inspired by the Italian painter Guido Reni, and showcases Curti's mastery of the etching technique. The composition is contained within an oval frame, a popular choice for Baroque prints, adding to the artwork's elegant and balanced aesthetic. This piece, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a testament to Curti's skill as a printmaker and a captivating study of the sleeping Cupid.