Amor stuurt Fama weg om zijn verovering te verkondigen 1788 - 1841

Sigmund Ferdinand Ritter von Perger created this drawing, "Amor stuurt Fama weg om zijn verovering te verkondigen," using pen and brush in gray ink. Made in a period deeply shaped by the Enlightenment, the artwork reflects shifting attitudes towards love, fame, and the individual's role in society. Representations of Cupid, also known as Amor, often served to legitimize societal norms around love and desire. Yet here, we see Amor directing Fama, the winged goddess of rumor, to spread word of his victory, suggesting a more complex interplay between love, reputation, and power. The figures below Amor, some in shadow, some offering flowers, might suggest different responses to love's conquests - from acceptance to resistance. The drawing hints at the personal dramas which can unfold in the theater of love, challenging viewers to consider the multifaceted nature of desire and its social ramifications.