Cupido berijdt een dolfijn 1648 - 1663

This etching by Anton van der Borcht, titled "Cupido berijdt een dolfijn," depicts the Roman god Cupid astride a dolphin. Cupid, a winged cherub, draws his bow and arrow, symbolizing the power of love. The scene is set against a background of clouds, suggesting a celestial setting. The etching's detailed rendering of the figures and the dynamic composition create a sense of movement and energy. It is a testament to the artist's skill in depicting classical mythology.