“Venus Clipping Cupid’s Wings” is a mythological painting created in 1655 by the artist Charles Le Brun. This artwork is part of the Baroque art movement.
In the artwork, the scene depicts Venus, the Roman goddess of love, delicately clipping the wings of Cupid, her mischievous son and the god of desire. Venus, adorned in a flowing white robe that accentuates her serene demeanor, is seated on the right side of the composition. She is engaged in the intimate act of clipping Cupid’s wings with a gentle but firm hand. The youthful and cherubic Cupid sits on her lap, obediently submitting to his mother’s ministrations. A figure dressed in armor, possibly representing Mars, the god of war, observes the scene closely. Additional characters, including one holding a torch, contribute to the theatrical and luxuriant atmosphere, accentuated by the rich drapery and lush foliage in the background. The painting combines elements of tenderness and authority, encapsulating the intricate dynamics of divine relationships in classical mythology.
