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Description: | The painting depicts Cupid, reclining with left arm outstretched, in the act of releasing a dove. In his right arm he cradles another dove. This is one of four allegorical pendants to the central painting of The Judgement of Paris, that represent four stages in the process of falling in love; Cupid with doves is most probably intended to represent the peace of love. The other pendants represent Cupid stringing his bow; taking aim; and holding a flaming torch - the passion of love. | Subjects: | allegory (love); mythology (Cupid); animal (dove) | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Sleter, Francesco (Italian painter, 1685-1775, active in Great Britain) Æ Attributed to | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8695... | Go to resource |
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