Cupid Stealing Venus's Floral Crown 1705 - 1708

This red chalk drawing, "Cupid Stealing Venus's Floral Crown" by Antoine Coypel, depicts the Roman goddess Venus, draped in a flowing garment, reclining in a relaxed pose while the god Cupid steals her floral crown. Coypel, a prominent French artist of the Baroque period, uses delicate lines and subtle shading to capture the figures' forms and the movement of the drapery, showcasing his exceptional skill as a draftsman. This drawing, created between 1705 and 1708, is a study for a larger work and showcases Coypel's penchant for mythological subjects, which he often portrayed with elegance and grace.