Who created "Venus and Cupid"?

Venus and Cupid was created by Bartholomeus Spranger in 1571–1650.

When was "Venus and Cupid" created?

This artwork was created 1571–1650.

Is "Venus and Cupid" in the public domain?

Yes, Venus and Cupid is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Venus and Cupid

Bartholomeus Spranger

1571–1650

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

H. 7-3/8 x W. 5-3/16 in. (18.7 x 13.3 cm.)

Classification

Prints

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.845

Tags

Female NudesVenusCupid

Art Historical Context

**Venus and Cupid** is a delicate engraving by Bartholomeus Spranger, a leading Flemish Mannerist artist active in the late 16th century. Created during Spranger's career (ca. 1571–1650), this print exemplifies the elegant, elongated figures and sensual grace characteristic of Mannerism—a style that bridged the High Renaissance and Baroque, emphasizing artificial poses and refined beauty over naturalism. Spranger, who served at the imperial court in Prague under Rudolf II, often depicted mythological themes with a playful eroticism, making his works highly prized among collectors. The image f...

Venus and Cupid

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