Amor of Apollo schietend met pijl en boog 1763

Pierre Alexandre Wille's 1763 etching, "Amor of Apollo schietend met pijl en boog," depicts the Roman god of love, Cupid, wielding a bow and arrow. The artwork captures Cupid in a dynamic pose, emphasizing his strength and power, a departure from the more playful representations typically associated with the deity. This work showcases Wille's skill in capturing detail and the human form in a classical style. The etching, a technique using acid to create lines on a metal plate, allows for the artist to render subtle contrasts and textures, adding depth to the figure and the landscape.