CRANACH, Lucas the Elder - Cupid Complaining to Venus (Artwork) Crewneck Sweatshirt
A Renaissance Tale of Love and Consequences
This crewneck sweatshirt showcases Lucas Cranach the Elder's iconic painting, "Cupid Complaining to Venus." The design vividly captures the scene from the ancient Greek poem "The Honeycomb Stealer," telling a cautionary tale about love's dual nature.
Visual Narrative
The artwork centers on two figures: Venus, the goddess of love, and her son, Cupid, the god of desire. Cupid, having stolen honey from a tree, is stung by bees and recoils in pain, while Venus stands nearby, her gaze turned outwards, seemingly indifferent. Venus is nearly nude, adorned in a richly decorated ostrich-feather hat and jewelry, a detail that evokes the 16th-century Saxon court.
Symbolism and Meaning
The design incorporates rich symbolism. The presence of an apple tree, laden with fruit, evokes themes of temptation. The lush landscape, including a forest with a hidden stag and hind and water reflecting buildings, provides a backdrop to the scene, highlighting the contrast between the fleeting pleasure of love and the potential for pain. The painting serves as a moral allegory, reminding us that seemingly small pleasures can bring suffering.
The contrast between Cupid's suffering and Venus's composed demeanor underscores the theme that love's pleasures are fleeting and potentially dangerous.
Unisex Heavy-Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt
A clean, dependable crewneck engineered for everyday wear. The cotton/poly blend keeps prints bright and the fit approachable — neither too boxy nor too snug. It's the sort of sweatshirt you reach for when comfort matters.
Product Highlights
Built from a balanced cotton and polyester mix, this crewneck gives you the soft hand of cotton with the color-keeping and shape retention polyester offers. That fabric combo helps printed artwork look crisp and vibrant, wash after wash.
Practical construction details — a ribbed knit collar that holds its shape and the absence of side seams — remove common annoyances so the sweatshirt feels smooth and lasting during everyday use.
- Cotton/poly blend for softness, durability, and color retention
- Ribbed knit collar to prevent stretching and keep a neat neckline
- No side seams for a cleaner feel against the skin
- Midweight construction — warm without bulk
- Made to hold print detail and color after repeated washing
Fit & Style Notes
The cut is unisex and intended to be versatile — choose your normal size for a classic fit or size up if you prefer a relaxed, contemporary silhouette. The length and sleeve proportions are tuned for easy layering.
Style it with high-waist jeans for a clean look, throw on a lightweight coat for chilly commutes, or match with joggers for a comfortable set. Works well with bold prints or minimalist branding.
Size Guide
For best results, measure a crewneck you already own laid flat and compare the chest width and length to the chart below.
| Size | Width (in) | Length (in) | Sleeve (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 20.00 | 27.00 | 33.50 |
| M | 22.01 | 28.00 | 34.50 |
| L | 24.00 | 29.00 | 35.50 |
| XL | 26.00 | 30.00 | 36.50 |
| 2XL | 28.00 | 31.00 | 37.50 |
| 3XL | 30.00 | 32.00 | 38.50 |
| 4XL | 32.00 | 33.00 | 39.50 |
| 5XL | 34.00 | 34.00 | 40.50 |
Tip: For a trendier, roomy fit, size up one. For layering under a jacket, stick to your usual size.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
- Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary
- Do not dry clean
- Tumble dry on low heat
- Do not iron
