Eros Stealing Man's Shield 1514 - 1536
agostino_veneziano
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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imaginative character sketch
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light pencil work
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quirky sketch
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pencil sketch
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caricature
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personal sketchbook
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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cartoon carciture
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sketchbook art
"Eros Stealing Man's Shield" is an etching created by Agostino Veneziano between 1514 and 1536, showcasing the playful nature of the Roman god of love, Eros. The print, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts Eros with his signature wings, holding a shield, while his feet trail behind him as he flies through the air. Veneziano's artistic style, characterized by detailed lines and hatching, brings a sense of dynamism and playful energy to the scene, making it a popular subject for art lovers.
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