Cupid on Horseback 1600 - 1664

"Cupid on Horseback" is a bronze sculpture by Francesco Fanelli, a prominent Italian artist of the 17th century. Created sometime between 1600 and 1664, this small-scale sculpture, measuring just 15.3 cm in height, depicts the Roman god of love, Cupid, riding a rearing horse. The dynamic pose and intricate details, such as the flowing mane and the horse's powerful musculature, exemplify Fanelli's skill in capturing movement and form. Today, this captivating work can be admired at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.