Two scenes; a reclining warrior above, sleeping cupid below (recto); grotesque niche with standing warrior (verso) 16th century

This pen-and-ink drawing by Andrés de Melgar from the 16th century features two scenes: a reclining warrior above and a sleeping Cupid below. The warrior, wearing armor and a helmet, rests his head on his hand, his muscled body suggesting strength and authority. Below him, a winged Cupid sleeps soundly on a bed, his bow and arrows nearby. The artist's detailed hatching and cross-hatching create a sense of volume and depth, highlighting the figures' anatomy and the surrounding drapery. The composition, divided into two distinct scenes, reflects the artist's interest in classical mythology and human anatomy.