Cupid c. early 16th century

Editor: Here we have an intriguing bronze sculpture, "Cupid," by an anonymous artist. The figure is quite small. What strikes me is his expression—almost like he's plotting something. What do you see in this piece? Curator: The anonymity is key. It encourages us to consider the sculpture within the broader context of Cupid's shifting cultural role. Was this Cupid meant for private devotion, or public display? How does its small scale affect its perceived power? Editor: Interesting! I hadn't considered how context changes everything. Curator: Exactly. And the material, bronze, speaks to ideas of permanence and value. It invites us to consider who commissioned it, and for what purpose. Food for thought, isn't it? Editor: It is! I'll never look at an anonymous work the same way again.