Comments on: Cupid Gets A Spanking

By: Krampus

Krampus — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:52:48 +0000

I think the idea originally comes from an epigram in the Greek Anthology. There’s a poem by Herrrick on the subject. And I believe the theme was adapted in mediaeval/renaissance art to show the Virgin Mary spanking baby Jesus (and also, as everyone knows, by Max Ernst).

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 10:45:00 +0000

It almost feels rococo… Reminds me of the one with the girl on the swing as her partner looks up her skirt, kind of an opulent, dirty style.

By: VS

VS — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 13:40:00 +0000

Clearly, Cupid has been a very naughty boy, doing all sorts of this he shouldn’t. If you don’t believe me,look at this:
http://witcombe.sbc.edu/davincicode/bronzino-allegory.html

By: frauline

frauline — Tue, 31 May 2005 10:31:00 +0000

The iconographic convention (cupid over a woman’s knee) is typically used in paintings that depict Venus reprimanding Cupid - you know, she just sick of his cheeky love play nonsense. The first example of this that I can recall is from the late Renaissance/Early Barouque period. This painting is neither - from the costuming I’m going to guess 19th century. Can’t tell you where though. I’ve also seen ones where Venus blindfolds him as well. Quelle scandale indeed!

By: stephanie

stephanie — Tue, 31 May 2005 07:14:00 +0000

I love the cheeky little smile on Cupid’s face. I imagine Venus will take care of that soon enough.

Thanks for the photo!

By: Demon Queen

Demon Queen — Tue, 31 May 2005 05:44:00 +0000

I don’t know much about art, but I know what I like ;)

Now… that is a fine thought before bed

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