
Cupid with a bow and arrow
A dynamic study by Pier Francesco Mola depicts the young god Cupid poised with his bow and arrow, rendered with fluid confidence in pen and brown ink and wash over red chalk and traces of black chalk. The layered media create a rich interplay of warm tones, with the chalk underdrawing lending a soft, sculptural quality to the figure's rounded form. The work showcases Mola's assured draftsmanship and his ability to capture mythological subjects with both playful charm and technical sophistication.
- Medium
- Pen and brown ink and wash over red chalk and traces of black chalk
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Master Works on Paper from Five Centuries
July 6, 2022
Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000
Lot 11
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