Cupid Blowing Soap Bubbles (1634) by Rembrandt

Cupid Blowing Soap Bubbles - Rembrandt - 1634

Artwork Information

TitleCupid Blowing Soap Bubbles
ArtistRembrandt
Date1634
Mediumoil
Dimensions75 x 93 cm
Art MovementBaroque
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Cupid Blowing Soap Bubbles

“Cupid Blowing Soap Bubbles,” painted by Rembrandt in 1634, is an oil on canvas work belonging to the Baroque period. This mythological painting, measuring 75 x 93 cm, depicts the Roman god of desire and affection. Currently, the painting is held in a private collection.

The artwork portrays Cupid in a moment of playful innocence, a scene rarely captured in classic mythological depictions. The young, cherubic figure is seen in a somewhat domestic environment, engaging in the childlike activity of blowing soap bubbles. The presence of wings identifies the figure as Cupid, the god associated with love and often featured with such attributes. His gaze seems intent and focused on the delicate task at hand, suggesting an allegory of the fleeting nature of love, as bubbles are transient and fragile. The use of chiaroscuro, typical of the Baroque era, is evident in the strong contrasts between the figure’s luminous skin and the surrounding darkness, highlighting the child’s face and the ephemeral bubbles.

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