Amor bestuurt de passer by Justus van den Nijpoort

Amor bestuurt de passer 1635 - 1692

justusvandennijpoort

pencil drawn

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

unrealistic statue

pen-ink sketch

pen work

pencil art

intricate and detailed

"Amor bestuurt de passer" ("Love controls the compass"), an etching by Dutch artist Justus van den Nijpoort (1625-1692), depicts a winged cherub using a compass to draw a circle around a heart. The image is surrounded by an elaborate frame of foliage and fruit, hinting at the power of love over all things. This allegorical work, dating from 1635-1692, reflects the artistic style of the Baroque period, known for its dramatic use of light and shadow and its celebration of beauty and passion.