Why it matters
Cupid, stung by bees for stealing a honeycomb, complains to Venus. Nearly 20 versions by Cranach and his workshop are known; this may be the earliest.
Did you know?
- It is dated to about 1526–1527.
- The National Gallery acquired it in 1963.
- It is larger than most of the versions.
Based on the Wikipedia article Cupid Complaining to Venus (CC BY-SA 4.0).
