Relief Cupid and Anacreon. Thorwaldsen. 66 x 48 cm.

Relief Cupid and Anacreon, reproduction of a bas-relief made in molded marble (marble powder with binders). The aging finish is done with patinas based on natural earth tones that give it the texture and appearance of an original ancient sculpture embellished by the passage of time.

Measurements: Width: 66 cm. Depth: 6 cm. Height: 48 cm.

Reproductions of sculptures and reliefs, inspired by original pieces from museums. Neoclassical art. Handmade in Spain. Ideal for interior decoration (living rooms, lobbies, libraries, and offices). Relief suitable for outdoor placement, terraces, and gardens, a piece resistant to harsh weather conditions.

Relief Cupid and Anacreon. The bas-relief we present is a reproduction of an original by the sculptor Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844). This bas-relief is taken from Greek mythology, based on the songs of Anacreon, the famous Ionian poet, who wrote a love song about opening his house to Cupid on a stormy night, after which Cupid pierces Anacreon’s heart with his arrow.

Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844, Copenhagen, Denmark) was a prominent representative of the neoclassical period in sculpture. He has often been compared to Antonio Canova, but in fact, he embodies the style of classical Greek art more than that of the Italian artist. Thorvaldsen’s work is imbued with great sensitivity, with allegorical reliefs and sculptures on classical themes (reliefs, statues, and busts). In addition to works mainly inspired by Greek mythology, he also made portraits of important personalities and historical figures, as well as commemorative monuments. His works can be seen in many European countries, especially in the Thorvaldsen Museum.

In this relief the Danish sculptor depicts the Greek poet Anacreon with the god Cupid. In his love lyric poems Anacreon sings about Dionysus and Eros; Bacchus Dionysus, the god of wine in Greco-Roman mythology, personifies joy and ecstasy, exaltation and enthusiasm, emotions that come close to the desire caused by Cupid’s arrows.

Decorating with classical reliefs representing mythological characters helps us evoke the greatness of ancient Greece.