The theme of this eminently aesthetic figurine seems to call for a decidedly poetic treatment: Eros gently rocking on a swing suggests a lyrical scene, subtle and evocative. One of the great universal subjects of the fine arts is brought to mind by the somewhat trifling, unworried expression of the angel Cupid. Indeed, 'tis the frivolity of love itself, Cupid, merry and light, taking every single arrow fired as if it were a party game.