Three cupids being led by tortoises, swans & butterflies
Michelangelo Maestri, Italian
c. 1802-1812, Napoleonic era
Maestri’s finest compositions are based on motifs from antique frescos discovered in Pompeii and Herculaneum and from designs by Raphael or his pupil Giulio Romano. His work became very popular among European travelers during their Grand Tour during the early 19th century.
