Centaur Tormented by Eros (front and back views) 1638

Giovanni Cesare Testa c.1630-1655

 

Half-human and half-horse, centaurs are a classical emblem of the struggle between humankind’s rational and animalistic sides. Perrier’s centaur is inspired by the ancient Greek marble sculpture showing the beast teased by Eros (Cupid), winged god of love.

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