Cupid the Honey Thief 1514

This pen and ink drawing by Albrecht Dürer, titled "Cupid the Honey Thief," depicts a scene of mischief and the power of nature. Created in 1514, the artwork showcases the German master's mastery of detail and realism. Cupid, the Roman god of love, is depicted as a mischievous child attempting to steal honey from a beehive, while a woman, possibly representing the goddess of bees, reacts in anger. The bees, swarming in a cloud around the scene, add a sense of chaos and danger. Dürer's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of movement and life within the composition. "Cupid the Honey Thief" stands as a testament to Dürer's exceptional skill in capturing the essence of both the human and natural world.