Cupid Collection

WW2 Valentines Card, Cupid's Tank
A WW2 Valentines greetings card, the illustration shows Cupid painting a British infantry tank with my Valentine. There's still no weapon in the world as strong as Cupid's bow

Archangel Gabriel

An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, c1523-1568. Artist: Agnolo Bronzino
An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, c1523-1568. The picture is likely to be that mentioned in Vasaris Life of Bronzino of 1568. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Greek gods in the Olymp, Greek mythology, published in 1880
The Greek gods in the Olymp. Greek mythology. Wood engraving, published in 1880

Primavera, c1478. Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Primavera, c1478. From the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy

Eros / Cupid Stothard
The Greek god of love : his Roman equivalent is CUPID. Here he is pointing a bow and arrow at a victim

The Birth of Venus, 1875. Creator: Alexandre Cabanel
The Birth of Venus, 1875

Hogarth Actresses Barn
Strolling Actresses Dressing in a Barn Using a loophole in the law that defied actors to act outside London without a licence

Cupid & Psyche
circa 1890: Psyche, a beautiful princess in Roman mythology, with her lover Cupid, the god of love. Psyche was made immortal by Jupiter, king of the gods

Archer Cupid as a toilet sign, Oktoberfest, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

MYTHOLOGY: SLEEPING EROS. Hellenistic bronze from Greece, 250-150 B. C
MYTHOLOGY: SLEEPING EROS. Hellenistic bronze from Greece, 250-150 B.C

Sparrowes House, or The Ancient House, Ipswich, Suffolk, is an architectural gem, built in 1567 by George Copping. It has four oriel windows and even the gabled windows have cupids Date: circa 1901

The Feast of Venus, after 1635. Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640). Oil on canvas, 217 x 350 cm

Piccadilly / Eros 1950S
The famous statue of Eros in the middle of Piccadilly Circus

Tarot Card 6 - L'Amoureux (The Lover or Lovers). Date: 20th century

Eros & Psyche - 6
Eros/Cupid is scolded by his mother Aphrodite/Venus, for loving Psyche

Cupid and Psyche, 1792. Creator: Kauffmann, Angelika (1741-1807)
Cupid and Psyche, 1792. Found in the Collection of the Kunsthaus Zurich

O wilt thou be my Valentine? by W. Heath Robinson
Tableau staged by a member of the Stock Exchange as a pleasant surprise on Valentines Day

Mars and Venus United by Love, 1570s. Creator: Paolo Veronese
Mars and Venus United by Love, 1570s

Cupid and Psyche. Artist: Picot, Francois-Edouard (1786-1868)
Cupid and Psyche. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Design for Gilbert and Sullivan, A Dream of Patience
Design by Alice Mary Havers for Gilbert and Sullivan, Savoy Operas, A Dream of Patience. circa 1880s

Zodiac with winged male, poss. Cupid / Eros
Zodiac with winged male, poss. Cupid/Eros. Engraving by J. vander Schley, from Pierre de Hondt, Histoire Naturelle generale et particuliere avec la description du Cabinet du Roy

Cinderella running away from the ball as midnight strikes. 20th century

Hogarth before After
Before A reluctant lady and her seducer

Pan & Psyche
Pan is consulted by Psyche concerning her relationship with Cupid

Painted House, Little Petra, Jordan, Middle East

Landscape with Psyche outside the Palace of Cupid (The Enchanted Castle), 1664. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Rokeby Venus, also called The Toilet of Venus, Venus and Cupid, Venus at her Mirror, c1647-1651. Oil on canvas. Diego Velasquez (1599-1660) Spanish painter

Cupid and Psyche, detail, 1800-03 (marble)
6343039 Cupid and Psyche, detail, 1800-03 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); State Hermitage Museum, St

Dance of Cupids (Danza degli Amorini), c1622. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, 1796
The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, published 1796 (hand-coloured engraving)

Psyche, 1901. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Venus Rising from the Sea (Venus Anadyomene), 1520. Found in the Collection of National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

A Young Girl Defending Herself Against Eros, 1880. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Cupid complaining to Venus, c. 1525. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Cupid complaining to Venus, c. 1525. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Love and Beauty by Ernest Procter (1886-1935) as exhibited at the Royal Academy exhibition in 1931. The figures of Venus and Cupid float above London

Bystander Royal Wedding Number front cover - George VI
Front cover of The Bystander magazines Royal Wedding Number, celebrating the marriage of Prince Albert of York (the future King George VI) to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on 26 April 1923

The Joy Ride Lady by Arthur Anderson & Hartley Carrick
Promotional postcard for The Joy Ride Lady adapted by Arthur Anderson and Hartley Carrick from Das Autoliebchen by Jean Kren (Thalia-Theater, Berlin, 16th March 1912); music Jean Gilbert

DAPHNE AND APOLLO. Daphne, pursued by Apollo, is transformed into a laurel (bay) tree. Line engraving after a late 19th century Gobelin tapestry

Golfer and his caddy
A Golfer and his caddy - characters from Three Little Maids a musical by Paul Rubens - Mr G.P. Huntley in the role of Cheyne and Mr Carroll in the role of Cupid. The show opened in 1902

Cherubs in Clouds 18C
A trio of cherubs cupids prepare to go hunting with their bows and arrows

Cupid's hunting fields, 1880 (oil on canvas)
930319 Cupid's hunting fields, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Omnia Vincit Amor, 1599. Creator: Agostino Carracci
Omnia Vincit Amor, 1599

WW2 Valentines Day card, You are my target
WW2 Valentines Day card (inside), You are my target for today. Date: circa 1942

Take Cover by Renee Charron
Humorous illustration by Renee Charron depicting a young, glamorous woman in fur coat

Artemisia Gentileschi, Venus and Cupid, painting, 1625-1630

love card with cupid angel vector illustration design

Cupid on a Dolphin mosaic on display at Fishbourne Roman Palace, near Chichester, West Sussex UK Cupid on a Dolphin mosaic on display at Fishbourne Roman Palace, near Chichester, West Sussex

Celebration of Cupid and Bacchus at Versailles in 1664, engraving, France, 17th century
DGA1087888 Celebration of Cupid and Bacchus at Versailles in 1664, engraving, France, 17th century; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Le Figaro, Satirique en N & B, 1976_4_29: Profit Profiteurs
ICA4860709 Le Figaro, Satirique en N & B, 1976_4_29: Profit Profiteurs, Stock Exchange, Chomage, President of the Republic, Economy, Social Security, Salaries, External Trade, Common Market

Painting titled "Christ in the House of Simon"
UIG3523202 Painting titled "Christ in the House of Simon"; (add.info.: Painting titled "Christ in the House of Simon". Dated 16th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Decorative Panel, 1790s (oil on canvas)
XOS5870347 Decorative Panel, 1790s (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Pierre II (1751-1829); 264x55 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Pierre Rousseau)

Comic postcard, Man, woman and Cupid - If I could only make peace! Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Cupid with fig leaves - Luggage in advance. Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Elegant woman and cupid - Don't leave me out in the cold Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Elegant woman and cupid - You're just the one I'm waiting for Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Elegant woman and cupid - I've cold hands but a warm heart Date: early 20th century

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Cupid: The Timeless Symbol of Love and Desire" In the realm of Greek gods on Mount Olympus, Cupid reigns supreme as the deity of love and desire. Rooted in ancient Greek mythology, this mischievous cherub has captivated hearts for centuries. Dating back to 1880, Cupid's enchanting presence can be traced through various artistic masterpieces. One such painting is "Primavera" by Sandro Botticelli, where he appears alongside other mythical figures, embodying the essence of springtime romance. Another renowned work featuring Cupid is "An Allegory with Venus and Cupid" by Agnolo Bronzino. This captivating piece showcases his role as a divine matchmaker under the watchful eye of Venus herself. Cupid's influence extends beyond paintings; he also graces Tarot Card 6 - L'Amoureux (The Lover or Lovers), symbolizing passionate connections and choices in matters of the heart. His timeless allure is further immortalized in Alexandre Cabanel's masterpiece "The Birth of Venus, " where Cupid accompanies the goddess as she emerges from the sea, representing love's power to transcend all boundaries. One cannot overlook the iconic tale & Psyche, which narrates their epic love story overcoming trials and tribulations – a testament to enduring devotion against all odds. Even in modern times, we encounter representations unexpectedly. From an archer-shaped toilet sign at Oktoberfest in Munich to architectural details like Sparrowes House or The Ancient House in Ipswich – his image continues to permeate our surroundings. Cupid's charm even finds its way into entertainment venues like Hogarth Actresses Barn or Piccadilly/Eros during the 1950s – reminding us that love knows no bounds when it comes to captivating audiences throughout history. As we delve into these diverse depictions across art forms and cultures alike, one thing remains clear.