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#236

The Chastisement

Heermann, Paul (1673-1732) | Sculptor

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The almost comical group does not show a banal courtship, but an allegorical battle: the bound "earthly love" is chastised by the "heavenly love". In three other groups, the two were seen scuffling (art trade), reconciling (lost) and finally the "Amor sacro" being crowned with laurel by the "Amor profano" (Los Angeles, County Museum). In these sculptures, Heermann pulled out all the stops, especially in terms of composition and expression.

Material & Technique
Alabaster or Marble
Museum
Skulpturensammlung
Dating
1712
Inventory number
ZV 4296
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