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Cupid Complaining to Venus

c. 1540–46

Peter Flötner

(German, 1485–1546)
Culture
Germany, Nuremberg
Medium
lead
Measurements
Overall: 6.8 x 9.2 cm (2 11/16 x 3 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1984.15
Public Domain
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Location
114 Late Northern Renaissance
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Description

This plaquette interprets an ancient Greek poem by Theocritus. Having been stung by a swarm of bees after attempting to steal their honey, Cupid sought refuge in the arms of his mother Venus, the goddess of love. Surprised that such small creatures could cause such great pain, Venus reminded Cupid, that like the sting of a bee, love’s arrow could be dangerous.

Cupid Complaining to Venus

c. 1540–46

Peter Flötner

(German, 1485–1546)
Germany, Nuremberg

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