Geblinddoekte Cupido op een adelaar 1743

This 1743 engraving by Swiss artist Jean-Michel Liotard depicts Cupid riding an eagle in a roundel. The image is captioned "Cupido face armatus" which translates to "Cupid with an armed face", indicating a powerful and authoritative Cupid. The engraving is created in a classic, almost Renaissance style, with detailed lines and subtle shading. The circular composition of the scene, enclosed in a square frame, suggests an idealized, timeless moment. This piece represents the popular theme of love and power through the symbolic pairing of the winged deity and the eagle, a symbol of strength and majesty.