# The Triumph of Love \(detail\) [View the canonical artwork record]() ## Artwork - Artist: [BALESTRA, Antonio]() - Date: 1701-1750 - Technique: Fresco ## Commentary Cupid's ardent chariot burst through the clouds, drawn by majestic, impetuous steeds, headed toward Venus's beloved island of Cythera, where Cupid, the small but powerful god, will celebrate his triumph over man, who is vanquished by pleasure. On the gilded vehicle, Cupid is about to shoot his dart toward the throng he has subjugated. ## Related artworks - [Adoration of the Shepherds \(detail\)]() - [Adoration of the Shepherds \(detail\)]() - [Adoration of the Shepherds]() - [St Sebastian Nurced by St Irene]() - [The Abduction of Helen \(detail\)]() - [The Abduction of Helen]() - [The Killing of Achilles \(detail\)]() - [The Killing of Achilles]() - [Theseus Discovering his Father's Sword]() - [View of the ceiling]() - [View of the main hall]() - [Virgin and Christ Child with Saints]() ## Attribution [Web Gallery of Art]()