Cupid Shooting a Bow

Cupid Shooting a Bow by Charles-Andre van Loo (Carle van Loo)
Artist
Charles-Andre van Loo (Carle van Loo)
Date
1761
Style
Rococo
Genre
Mythological painting
Location
Pavlovsk Palace
"Cupid Shooting a Bow" is a charming mythological painting rendered in vibrant oil on canvas. Likely inspired by the playful and ornate qualities of Rococo art, it depicts the youthful god Cupid aiming his bow, capturing themes of love and innocence. Its fine craftsmanship aligns with the prestigious Leuchtenberg Gallery collection, known throughout 19th-century Europe for its high-quality artworks inherited from Napoleonic times. The painting exemplifies the elegance and mythological charm celebrated by private collectors like the Dukes of Leuchtenberg, whose holdings included masterworks by artists such as Rubens.

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