“Love chooses an arrow in the quiver,” part of the series “Collection of drawings engraved after Guercino,” is a religious painting within the Neoclassicism movement. The artwork, crafted by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, depicts a youthful, cherubic figure with wings, presumably representing Cupid, engrossed in selecting an arrow from a quiver. The detailed etching reflects the artistic precision and classical influences characteristic of the Neoclassical period, showcasing Piranesi’s skill in capturing both the delicate innocence and the symbolic significance inherent in the mythological subject matter.
