Amor met caduceus 1686

"Amor met caduceus" is an engraving by Dutch artist Jan van Vianen, dated 1686. This small-scale artwork, measuring 145 mm by 95 mm, depicts Cupid, the Roman god of love, holding a caduceus, a symbol of peace and healing, in a landscape setting. This engraving is part of a series of 27 emblems depicting various aspects of love, each with a unique symbolism. Van Vianen's detailed engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's mastery of line and detail in capturing the delicate features of Cupid and the surrounding natural world.