The Graces with Cupid's Arrow, and Cupid with the Lyre

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As the title clearly indicates, the sculpture revolves around Jupiter's stunning daughters, the Graces, who function as loyal attendants to Venus, the goddess of love. This accounts for the presence of the diminutive Cupid, who is enthusiastically playing the lyre at their feet: Cupid serves as Venus's son. The Graces are meticulously examining one of Cupid's arrows: the source, essence, and intention of love could be the subject of the breathtaking trio's discussions. Crafted by Georg Christian Freund under the guidance of H.W. Bissen following the original plaster model from 1842, inv.no. A32 The small statue of the Cupid playing the lyre is also a standalone work created by Thorvaldsen. Located at The Statens Museum for Kunst, this sculpture can be downloaded here.