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Bertel Thorvaldsens (Copenaghen, 1770 - Copenaghen, 1844)in the way of
Venus of the apple, nineteenth century
Alabaster
52 x 15.5 cm
The original of this sculpture is preserved in the Thorvaldsens Museum, in Copenhagen. It represents Venus holding the Apple of Discord for which Hera, Athena and Aphrodite disputed to establish which of the three was the most beautiful.
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Sculpture and Small Bronzes from 15th to 19th Century
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, fri 28 June 2024
SINGLE SESSION 28/06/2024 Hours 16:00