Cupid (Amor) (Cupid in the guise of Harpocrates)

Kozlovsky M. I.

1753, St. Petersburg - 1802, St. Petersburg

Cupid (Amor) (Cupid in the guise of Harpocrates)

1797

Marble. 133 х 64 х 54
Ск-31
Пост.: 1897 из Эрмитажа

Location in museum The Mikhailovsky Palace, The Main staircase. Gallery of the Second Floor Open the panorama of the hall in the virtual tour
Period Late 17th century – the 18th century
CategoryMythological Subject
Keywords Nude Model | Mythological and fairytale characters
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The main themes of the Kozlovsky’s easel sculptures were taken from the Antiquity. His depiction of Cupid shows the deep involvement in the Hellenistic culture, but also lacks the external imitativeness. This is the 18^th century piece made by the artist with a refined taste, who delicately glorified the beauty of the human body. Cupid (Amor in Latin and Eros in Greek) is a winged love god, the son of Aphrodite, her messenger and essential companion. His arrows were piercing people’s hearts, evoking love. Harpocrates was the Egyptian god, viewed by the Greeks and the Romans as the god of silence.

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