The left arm was broken, the right hand damaged, and the hair had never received the sculptor's final touches.

Santarelli restored the arm, and the Cupid passed by purchase into the possession of the English nation.

This fine piece of sculpture is executed in Michelangelo's proudest, most dramatic manner.

The muscular young man of eighteen, a model of superb adolescence, kneels upon his right knee, while the right hand is lowered to lift an arrow from the ground.

The left hand is raised above the head, and holds the bow, while the left leg is so placed, with the foot firmly pressed upon the ground, as to indicate that in a moment the youth will rise, fit the shaft to the string, and send it whistling at his adversary.