Cupid, the ancient Roman god of love, is a universal symbol of Valentine’s Day who has inspired artists for centuries. Often appearing as a winged infant in artists’ depictions, carrying a bow ...

In Roman culture, Cupid was the child of the goddess Venus, ... Art depictions from the fifth century B.C. show Eros as a child pulling a cart on a red figure vase.

In Roman culture, Cupid was the child of the goddess Venus, ... Art depictions from the fifth century B.C. show Eros as a child pulling a cart on a red figure vase.

Discover Cupid's origin story, symbolism, and intriguing facts. Learn about the Roman god of love's connection to Valentine's Day and his enduring cultural impact.

Though Cupid is traced back to Greek and Roman mythology, here's how the icon of Valentine's Day went from a handsome god to a child.

A long-lost Cupid in one of Vermeer’s best-known paintings has been revealed after three centuries. But it’s far from the only unsolved mystery in the Dutch artist’s life.

One of Caravaggio’s most famous works—Victorious Cupid (1601-02)—will be shown in the UK for the first time next year at the Wallace Collection in London (26 November 2025-12 April 2026 ...

In Roman culture, Cupid was the child of the goddess Venus, popularly known today as the goddess of love, and Mars, the god of war. But for ancient audiences, as myths and texts show, she was really ...

The work will form the central piece in a small display Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi), Cupid as Victor, 1601/02. Gemäldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin / Image by Google; Public Domain ...