In the sculpture Triumphant Eros, Bertel Thorvaldsen brings the god of love to life like few others dared to do. Instead of the mischievous and childish Cupid so often depicted, he presents us with a serene and victorious young man, fresh from an invisible conquest. With bow in hand and a calm expression, Eros shows neither euphoria nor arrogance—his victory is silent, as only love knows how to be when it quietly takes over everything.
Thorvaldsen, master of Neoclassicism, knew exactly what he was doing by capturing this moment of triumph. The sculpture seems to freeze the exact instant when Eros, after striking his target with precision, contemplates the result: surrendered hearts, awakened passions, and worlds turned upside down. All of this achieved with the lightness of a touch—or an arrow. There is no violence in his conquest, only the inevitability of the desire he represents.
The piece evokes a curious sensation: respect for an invisible yet omnipresent force. The Danish artist transforms the god into a symbol of something greater—not just romantic love, but the immense power it holds to move people and shape destinies. Triumphant Eros is, at its core, a portrait of a force that everyone has faced and, at some point, surrendered to. And as Thorvaldsen seems to whisper to us through the marble: there is no shame in giving in.
Weight: 320 g
Height: 21 cm
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***Semi-manual painting, resulting in unique variations in each product.
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