Endymion 1755 - 1775

This sculpture, titled "Endymion," was created by Real Fabrica de Buen Retiro out of porcelain. The smooth, pale surface of the figure contrasts with the rougher texture of the rock, creating a tactile experience. The figure is reclining, suggesting a sense of repose, enhanced by the muted palette of creams and greens. The composition features the body of Endymion, the mythological shepherd, arranged in a diagonal that cuts across the vertical axis, adding a dynamic element to the serenity of the scene. This positioning, along with the sensuous curves of the limbs, disrupts classical ideals of static beauty, inviting a more modern and subjective engagement. The narrative and symbolic layers inherent in this piece challenge fixed meanings, engaging with new ways of thinking about beauty, nature, and the human form. It doesn't merely represent a mythological tale; it reinterprets it. Through its very structure, the statue is part of a broader cultural discourse on aesthetics and the role of classical themes in a changing world.