Cupid and Two Women Lighting a Torch n.d.

This red chalk drawing, "Cupid and Two Women Lighting a Torch," depicts a playful scene with a winged cupid and two women. The central figure, a woman with a hand mirror, observes as cupid lights a torch, held by a second woman seated beside her. The unknown artist executed this drawing in the Baroque style with flowing lines and dramatic lighting, adding to the romantic and playful tone of the composition. Located at the Art Institute of Chicago, the drawing is a small work, measuring 218 x 274 mm, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the fleeting beauty of a moment in time.