Hygieia & Cupid [1837] by Bertel Thorvaldsen

Hygieia & Cupid [1837] -

Bertel Thorvaldsen -

Nysø, Thorvaldsen Museum

 

It is a misunderstanding of the identity of the little boy, seen in antique representations at the feet of Goddess Hygieia, who always takes a nap to interpret this winged boy as "Eros", "Cupid" or "Amor".

Hypnos is the god of sleep and sleep was considered as one mean of healing among others.

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