Sensual love conquers earthly pursuits

In the clouds the winged Cupid, arrow and bow at the ready. Below him, scattered on the ground, lie the symbols of worldly and spiritual power (crown, cardinal's hat, mitre), of work (a hoe, a scythe, a painter's palette) and learning (a book), of music (a drum and flute) and war (a sword and helmet). Love is stronger than all these earthly pursuits. The print is part of a six-part series on the Triumphs of Petrarch.