The castigation of Cupid 1548 - 1628

"The Castigation of Cupid" is a pen and ink drawing on paper by the Italian Renaissance artist Jacopo Palma the Younger, also known as Jacopo Palma (il Giovane). The artwork is currently housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. The drawing features a dramatic scene depicting the punishment of Cupid, a Roman god of love, desire, and affection. The figure of Cupid is shown being held by a female figure who is chastising him with a whip, suggesting a theme of divine retribution. The drawing is notable for its detailed anatomy and the expressive gestures of the figures.