• Bertel Thorvaldsen

  1770-1844

Shepherdess with a Nest of Cupids

• Production Date

  No earlier than November 1831

• Type of Work / Object

  Sculpture > Relief

• Location

  • Denmark > Copenhagen > Thorvaldsens Museum > Main Floor > Room 14

• Inventory Number

  A424

• Catalogue Number

  A424

• Catalogue Level / Collection

  Thorvaldsen's Art > Thorvaldsen's Sculptures (A)

Explanation

• The small cupids represent various aspects of love: The cupid with his eyes closed represents slumbering love; those kissing represent active, ardent love; the cupid laying his head on the shepherdess’s arm is hoping for love; the one patting the dog represents constancy and the one flying away fleeting love. Perhaps the cupid that is not clearly seen represents secret love.

Motif / Theme

• Human > God > Erotes
• Human > Shepherdess

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