Venus Teaching Cupid use of Bow

Maker Unknown, French, 16th Century

ClassificationsSCULPTURE

Dateca. 1600

Mediumbronze

Dimensions8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm.)

DescriptionThis statuette portrays Venus teaching Cupid shooting with his bow.

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

On view

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