Allegorical Figure Group: The Arts c. 18th century

"Allegorical Figure Group: The Arts" is a porcelain sculpture produced in the 18th century at the Buen Retiro Porcelain Factory in Madrid, Spain. The piece depicts four figures representing different artistic disciplines: music, sculpture, painting, and literature. The figures are posed on a rocky outcrop, highlighting their connection to nature and the arts. The work is a testament to the artistic excellence of the Buen Retiro factory and is a remarkable example of 18th-century European porcelain sculpture.