Seated Cupid
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.
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Seated Cupid
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.
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Bruikleen van het Koninklijk Kabinet van Schilderijen Mauritshuis
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On loan from the Koninklijk Kabinet van Schilderijen Mauritshuis
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Already in the 18th century th ...... ouis XV’s art-loving mistress.
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Dit beroemde beeld had al in d ...... tresse van koning Lodewijk XV.
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BK-1963-101
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Rijksmuseum
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Seated Cupid
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Zittende Amor
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created
1757
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1757
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extent
breedte 47,5 cm
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depth 68.5 cm
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diameter 63.5 cm
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diepte 68,5 cm
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grondvlak diameter 63,5 cm
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height 185.0 cm
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hoogte 185,0 cm
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width 47.5 cm
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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temporal
derde kwart 18e eeuw
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third quarter 18th century
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