Twee amors 1698

"Twee amors" (Two Cupids), an etching by Louis de Deyster from 1698, depicts two cherubic figures in a woodland setting. One cupid stands with an arrow and bow, while the other sits on a rock and gazes at the arrow. The etching’s detailed composition, with a focus on the figures’ anatomy, highlights the artist’s skill in rendering human form. The backdrop features a classical-inspired structure, suggesting a connection to the Roman myth of Cupid and Psyche. This small-scale print, measuring only 169 mm by 129 mm, reveals de Deyster’s adeptness in working within a limited space while maintaining a high level of detail.