Putto Statue With A Lion

A stone park sculpture depicting a putto sitting on the back of a lion. The child holds the lion’s head in one hand; the lion’s mouth is open, as if the child were in control of it. The pose suggests a relationship of peaceful dominance. The statue rests on a rectangular pedestal, also made of stone.
The piece as a whole evokes an allegorical scene often associated with themes such as strength tamed by innocence, courage, or harmony between humans and nature.
Statue height: 102 cm
Minor restorations