Eros Bending his Bow

Eros (Cupid), the god of love, was one of the most ancient Greek gods. He was especially held in high regard in the city of Thespiae in Boeotia where the god’s main sanctuary was found, which was adorned with many representations of him, created by some of the most prominent sculptors of Greece, such as Praxiteles and Lysippus.

This work is a popular type, depicting the God puling his bowstring, and originates from the sculptor Lysippus who lived in the second half of the 4th Century BC. The statue itself served as a model for the Roman copy from the time of Emperor Augustus. The Greek original originates from 338-335 BC.

Here, Eros is depicted as an adolescent, whose body, though becoming a little angular, still retains a childish softness. The young god is drawing a bowstring. While his posture remains entirely natural, Lysippus created a complex spatial composition, playing parts of the figure in different intersecting planes. This imparts a special dynamism to the depiction.

I make the figures with marble, a resistant material, which allows the figure to be exposed even outdoors and look even more beautiful over the years.

The statue helps people calm down, not impatient, not hasty. It reminds us there are many difficulties and sadness outside but if we just think about all the goodness, just smile and you will feel the life much easier.

Our figures are made by hand using high quality natural marble stone therefor each piece is unique and may slightly be different in shape and color.

★ Can be placed in the living room, garden, bonsai office, bedroom, bookstore, study, library, store, desk, car.
★ Gift idea for your friends and family, for those who are struggling, tired, depressed.

Material: natural marble

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