Etienne-Maurice FalconetFrancia, 1716–1791Seated Cupid
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Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Paesi Bassi
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- Fonte
- Il museo
Sulla scultura
Already in the 18th century this famous sculpture was known by various nicknames, the best known of which was l’amour menaçant, ‘menacing love’. The threat is most evident in the Cupid’s knowing gaze, while the gesture he makes invokes us to secrecy. The statue was made for Madame de Pompadour, King Louis XV’s art-loving mistress.
Rijksmuseum
Scheda
- Numero di inventario
- BK-1963-101
Che cosa raffigura
In catalogo
Fonti
- Rijksmuseum
- Immagine: Rijksmuseum — public domain
