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marble sculpture within the Palace of Versailles, France
Momentmarble sculpture within the Palace of Versailles, France. The sculpture depicts a central seated female figure, presumably a goddess or allegorical figure, adorned with a helmet and holding a golden spear. She is draped in flowing robes and has a shield with carved faces at her feet. To her left, another female figure is seated, holding a golden horn. To the right of the central figure are several smaller figures of children, some of whom appear to be reaching towards the central figure. The sculptures are situated on a marble pedestal against a wall constructed of large, rectangular stone blocks. The lighting suggests an indoor setting with natural light coming from an unseen source to the left, casting shadows.
