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His kind.
We read of the "playful rout of Cupids" attendant upon the love-god, who rules as sovereign among them. The two children of the
picture are intent upon their task. The very seriousness of their manner argues some mischief in view. Evidently they
are preparing for a great conquest. The arrow must not fail of its work, but must be
sharp enough to carry the sweet poison straight
to the victim's heart.

Both of the chubby fellows have rather large heads with clustering ringlets. The wingless boy has the high, full forehead which marks an active mind. Cupid seems to have the more energetic temperament of the two, while his comrade is a bit of a dreamer.
Our picture is a charming illustration of Correggio's love of children. As it was not the fashion of his time to paint
children's portraits, he had to make his own opport
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