The Blacksmith Cupids — Charles-Antoine Coypel
The Blacksmith Cupids is an artwork by Charles-Antoine Coypel. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- The Blacksmith Cupids
- Artist
- Charles-Antoine Coypel (French, 1694 – 1752)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Eros is the god of love, often represented as a winged figure; Roman art calls him Cupid or Amor. His arrows express the power of desire over both mortals and gods.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with The Blacksmith Cupids
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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