Cupid Blindfolded in the Clouds, with Five Attendant Putti 1767 - 1793

This is a pen and wash drawing by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, son of the famed Giambattista Tiepolo, depicting the Roman god of love, Cupid, blindfolded and accompanied by five cherubs. Set against a backdrop of swirling clouds, the composition captures the playful and ethereal nature of the subject matter. The delicate lines and washes in this work reflect Tiepolo's mastery of drawing, which he inherited from his father. This dynamic drawing is a study of movement and light, and it reflects the artist's keen observation of nature.