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River God with Child
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River God with ChildJean-Baptiste Tuby

This bronze sculpture (c. 1670s) by represents a reclining river god, accompanied by a child figure, symbolizing fertility and abundance. Created for the Gardens of Versailles under Louis XIV, the piece reflects the Sun King’s vision of a classical order radiating divine authority and harmonious nature.
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