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1967.20.97.b

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The Education of Amor

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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

The Education of Amor

Creation Date

n.d.

Century

mid-18th century

Dimensions

2 1/16 in. x 2 13/16 in. (5.3 cm. x 7.2 cm.)

Object Type

plaquette

Creation Place

Europe, France

Medium and Support

bronze

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1967.20.97.b

Object Description

418 THE EDUCATION OF AMOR
The picture surface is divided into different sized fields by rocaille and flower tendrils. In the central field sit Venus, Amor, who is reading a book, and Mercury. At right, two putti with flower basket and garlands.

Bronze, 53 x 72 mm.