Cupido draagt een wereldbol 1824 - 1858

"Cupido draagt een wereldbol" (Cupid Carries a Globe) is a satirical lithograph by Dutch artist Rombertus Julianus van Arum. Created between 1824 and 1858, it depicts a scene of 19th-century society with Cupid as the central figure, standing on a globe pierced by an arrow. The image is filled with people engaging in various activities, such as dancing, playing music, and interacting with each other, with a focus on romantic themes. Van Arum's use of caricature and exaggerated figures creates a humorous and insightful commentary on the societal dynamics of his time, making it a popular piece in the Rijksmuseum collection.