Allegory of Sacred and Profane Love by Michele Desubleo. A central winged youth holds laurel wreaths while surrounded by various musical instruments, a globe, and books, with a blindfolded Cupid in the background landscape.

Allegory of Sacred and Profane Love

Michele Desubleo

1670 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful Baroque allegory featuring a winged youth surrounded by symbols of earthly and divine pursuits.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

Attributed to Michele Desubleo, this late 17th-century work explores the classical theme of Sacred and Profane Love. The central winged figure, beautifully rendered with luminous skin tones and draped in a vibrant blue cloak, sits among a collection of worldly items—lutes, books, and armor—while a blindfolded Cupid stands in the shadows of the idyllic landscape beyond.

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