Foliate Amor Pouring a Drink for a Griffin 1601 - 1689

"Foliate Amor Pouring a Drink for a Griffin" is a pen and ink drawing by Charles Errard le fils, a prominent French artist of the 17th century. The artwork, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a detailed depiction of a winged griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, being served a drink by a winged amor (a cupid). The composition is classically balanced, highlighting the intricate details of both figures and the delicate lines of the artist's hand. This drawing is a testament to Errard's mastery of line and his interest in classical mythology.