Vignet met Cupido met toorts die de blinddoek van een zittende man oplicht 1759

Noël Le Mire's "Vignet met Cupido met toorts die de blinddoek van een zittende man oplicht" from 1759 portrays a classic allegorical scene. A winged Cupid, symbolizing love, uses a torch to remove the blindfold of a seated man. This etching, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, evokes the theme of love and its power to enlighten and reveal truth. The delicate lines and detailed rendering of the figures create a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, reflecting the intricate nature of love. This small-scale work exemplifies Le Mire's mastery of etching, a technique he employed to create a range of illustrations and decorative vignettes throughout his career.