Statue of Pluton by Henri Chapu

The Statue of Pluton, crafted by Henri Chapu in 1885, stands 126 centimeters tall and 60 centimeters wide on the northern terrace of Château de Chantilly.

The marble sculpture entered the collection in 1897 under the ownership of Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale, who maintained the cultural heritage of Chantilly.

The statue depicts Pluto, the Roman ruler of the underworld, alongside Proserpine, representing the connection between agriculture and afterlife in Roman mythology.

Visitors can find this marble masterwork in the courtyard of the Musée Condé, which maintains specific restrictions on lending due to its historical importance.

The statue appears in photographs by Alphonse Chalot, who documented various perspectives of the Château de Chantilly during the late nineteenth century.

Inception: 1885

Creator: Henri Chapu

Height: 126 cm

Width: 60 cm

Made from material: marble

GPS coordinates: 49.19481,2.48683

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:00