← Flemish 16th Century

The sculpture depicts a small group of cherubic figures. There are three child-like figures intertwined, all with distinctive curly hair. One figure is positioned centrally and slightly reclined, while the other two seem to be leaning over or supporting the central one. The sculpture is crafted from a dark material, likely bronze, giving it a rich, dark brown color with a shiny, polished surface that reveals the details of the figures’ hair, faces, and limbs. The texture of the material reflects light, highlighting the contours of the figures. The small size of the sculpture suggests it could easily fit within the palm of a hand, making it appear intimate and detailed when viewed up close.

Three Cupids

Flemish 16th Century · Flemish

16th century

Medium
bronze
Classification
Sculpture
Period
1401 to 1500
Image size
4691 × 5864px

Description

The sculpture depicts a small group of cherubic figures. There are three child-like figures intertwined, all with distinctive curly hair. One figure is positioned centrally and slightly reclined, while the other two seem to be leaning over or supporting the central one. The sculpture is crafted from a dark material, likely bronze, giving it a rich, dark brown color with a shiny, polished surface that reveals the details of the figures’ hair, faces, and limbs. The texture of the material reflects light, highlighting the contours of the figures. The small size of the sculpture suggests it could easily fit within the palm of a hand, making it appear intimate and detailed when viewed up close.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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