Amor met een kameleon 1686

"Amor met een kameleon" (Love with a Chameleon) is an etching by Dutch artist Jan van Vianen, created in 1686. The artwork depicts Cupid, the Roman god of love, with wings and holding a chameleon. The scene is set in a landscape with other figures and animals. The print is part of a series of 24 emblems about love, "Emblemes d’Amour," and is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The intricate details and symbolism present in the artwork are representative of the artistic style of the 17th century. This etching reflects themes of love, deception, and transformation, with the chameleon symbolizing change and adaptation.