Venus teaching Cupid to use his bow at the Louvre, Paris, France

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This exquisite piece is carved from gleaming marble by Louis Claude Vassé, a renowned French sculptor with a rich family heritage - his father and grandfather were both accomplished sculptors, and he had the privilege of studying under the esteemed Edmé Bouchardon. Vassé's impressive skills earned him the prestigious Prix de Rome award, catapulting him to become a respected member of the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture. One of his most celebrated works is the majestic tomb of Stanislas Leszczyński at Nancy in the Église Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World," a groundbreaking non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a vast digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe. This treasure trove of cultural heritage is available for free public access, thanks to the collective efforts of the Scan the World community. If you have an interesting item in your surroundings that you'd like to share with the world, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can contribute to this remarkable project.