Cupid stringing his bow by Francesco Righetti

Cupid stringing his bow 1781

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Francesco Righetti's "Cupid Stringing His Bow" is a Neoclassical sculpture from 1781 that depicts the Roman god of love in the act of preparing his bow and arrow. The sculpture is made from a durable lead alloy, known for its realistic detail and strong presence. The winged Cupid stands with a youthful, idealized beauty, capturing the essence of love and desire. His anatomical features are well-defined, and the subtle, naturalistic pose reflects the classical aesthetic of the 18th century. This piece is a prime example of Righetti's mastery of figurative sculpture, combining realism and symbolic representation.

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Francesco Righetti specialized in producing copies in bronze or lead of famous sculptures from classical Antiquity. The set of lead statues he made for Welgelegen near Haarlem between 1781 and 1801 – to which this Cupid belongs – are Righetti’s only surviving life-size reproductions.