Description
In classical mythology, Cupid : Cupīdō, meaning “passionate desire”) is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the god of war Mars. He is also known as Amor (Latin: Amor, “love”). His Greek counterpart is Eros. Although Eros is generally portrayed as a slender winged youth in Classical Greek art, during the Hellenistic period, he was increasingly portrayed as a chubby boy. During this time, his iconography acquired the bow and arrow that represent his source of power: a person, or even a deity, who is shot by Cupid’s arrow is filled with uncontrollable desire.
This beautiful reproduction statue by Houdon, is skillfully cast in the centuries-old lost wax process and mounted on a black marble base with the artist’s signature at bottom of bronze. Beautiful romantic gift for that special person.
Dimensions: 20’H X 10’L. All dimensions are approximate
