Velléda contemplant la demeure d'Eudore

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Velléda contemplant la demeure d'Eudore

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Velléda contemplant la demeure d'Eudore, Marble sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg, France

The sculpture depicts a Celtic prophetess named Velleda looking towards the residence of Eudore, capturing a moment of intense contemplation.

Created by French sculptor Hippolyte Maindron in 1844, this marble artwork reflects the artistic expressions and cultural sentiments of 19th-century France.

The sculpture represents the character of Velleda, a Celtic prophetess who influenced Germanic populations during the reign of Vespasian in ancient times.

Located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, visitors can find this marble sculpture among numerous artworks displayed throughout the Jardin du Luxembourg.

Multiple replicas of this successful sculpture exist, with several pieces now exhibited in the collections of the Louvre Museum.

Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1844

Creator: Hippolyte Maindron

Made from material: marble

GPS coordinates: 48.84623,2.33960

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:56

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