Why it matters
A winged boy with open leggings has attributes of so many classical figures (Cupid, Attis, Mercury and more) that nobody can say for sure who he is. With the bronze David, it is Donatello's most erotic work.
Did you know?
- It dates from around 1440–1443.
- It is 104 cm high, with traces of gilding.
- The object once in its hand has been lost since 1677.
Based on the Wikipedia article Amor-Attis (CC BY-SA 4.0).
