{"id":16047,"date":"2024-02-28T11:05:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T11:05:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiqets-blog-staging.local\/louvre-sculptures-and-statues\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T08:42:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T08:42:14","slug":"louvre-sculptures-and-statues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/louvre-sculptures-and-statues\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Louvre Sculptures and Statues You Shouldn\u2019t Miss","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To view all 10,000 of the Louvre sculptures and statues, it would take 336 hours (2 entire weeks!).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Louvre Museum is no match for unprepared visitors, so it\u2019s important to have an idea of what you want to see before going to the Louvre. From the most famous statues and sculptures at the Louvre to the most unique and surprising, here\u2019s a list of what you shouldn\u2019t miss on your visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-psyche-revived-by-cupids-kiss-by-canova%25c2%25a0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Psyche Revived by Cupid&#8217;s Kiss by Canova\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=i&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehistoryofart.org%2Fantonio-canova%2Fpsyche-revived-by-cupids-kiss%2F&amp;psig=AOvVaw2Fmz_lHLoLRVIVDst40iCa&amp;ust=1708781447684000&amp;source=images&amp;cd=vfe&amp;opi=89978449&amp;ved=0CAUQjB1qFwoTCND-zo_JwYQDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Psyche-Revived-by-Cupids-Kiss-Antonio-Canova.webp\" alt=\"Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss by Canova\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-231626\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Psyche Revived by Cupid&#8217;s Kiss<\/em> by Antonio Canova. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehistoryofart.org\/antonio-canova\/psyche-revived-by-cupids-kiss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TheHistoryOfArt<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>Location:<\/strong> Room 403 (Michelangelo Gallery), Denon wing, Level 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh, to be kissed, revived, and granted immortality! One of the most famous sculptures in the Louvre is <em>Psyche Revived by Cupid&#8217;s Kiss.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sculpture depicts the iconic mythological duo Cupid and Psyche. From the incredible marble work to the loving gaze exchanged between the mythological couple, the statue is certainly one of Canova\u2019s top hits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in seeing some of the Louvre\u2019s most famous art with an art history expert, consider booking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/paris-attractions-c66746\/tickets-for-louvre-museum-highlights-guided-visit-in-english-p977281\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=LouvreSculpturesCP\">guided tour <\/a>of the museum\u2019s permanent collection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"973698\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"LouvreSculpturesCP\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-sleeping-hermaphrodite-by-gian-lorenzo-bernini%25c2%25a0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Sleeping Hermaphrodite by Gian Lorenzo Bernini\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sleeping-Hermaphrodite-by-Gian-Lorenzo-Bernini.jpg\" alt=\"Sleeping Hermaphrodite by Gian Lorenzo Bernini\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-231627\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sleeping Hermaphrodite<\/em> by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rjhuttondfw\/10678519513\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Location<\/strong>: Room 348, Sully wing, Level 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you\u2019re on the ground floor, head over to the <em>Sleeping Hermaphrodite<\/em>. This life-sized, marble sculpture depicts Hermaphrodite, who is the son of Hermes and Aphrodite, and as the name suggests, is intersexed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mythological legend recounts how Salmacis, an obsessive goddess, fell in love with Hermaphrodite and begged the gods to let them stay together forever. As a result, the gods fused Salmacis and Hermaphrodite into one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the interesting myth that the sculpture depicts, the beautifully detailed carving of the <em>Sleeping Hermaphrodite<\/em> makes it one of the Louvre\u2019s most famous sculptures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-trrou-korrou-unknown%25c2%25a0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Trrou K\u00f6rrou, unknown\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/anna-voskovskaya-untitled-camera-1-018.jpg\" alt=\"Trrou K\u00f6rrou, unknown - Louvre\" class=\"wp-image-231628\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Trrou K\u00f6rrou, <\/em>unknown. Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artstation.com\/artwork\/yDVVvJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ArtStation<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Location<\/strong>: Room 427, Denon wing, Level 0 (Pavillon des Sessions)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>Trrou K\u00f6rrou<\/em> sculpture, which translates to \u201cthe one who stands in front of you and looks at you&#8221; is also known as \u201cThe Blue Man.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sculpture, carved on wood, originates from an Oceanic indigenous area \u2013 Malo Island in Vanuatu. With this masterpiece\u2019s striking blue pigment and sharp features, you&#8217;ll be tempted to engage in a staring contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-saint-mary-magdalene-by-gregor-erhart\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Saint Mary Magdalene by Gregor Erhart<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Saint-Mary-Magdalene-by-Gregor-Erhart.jpg\" alt=\"Saint Mary Magdalene by Gregor Erhart - This northern European wooden sculpture, Saint Mary Magdalene, is by Gregor Erhart and dates back to c. 1515-20.\" class=\"wp-image-231629\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Saint Mary Magdalene<\/em> by Gregor Erhart. Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/edcnyc\/36176964235\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Location<\/strong>: Room 169, Denon wing, Level 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the first level of the Louvre, the statue <em>Saint Mary Magdalene<\/em>, with her thin brows and luscious gold hair, waits to greet you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This painted wooden statue was intended for a church (hint: take a look at her praying hands!). Interestingly, Erhart chose to depict Saint Mary quite profanely, clothed only by her hair, as a way of representing the \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/editions.louvre.fr\/en\/titles\/monographs\/sculpture\/gregor-erhartsainte-marie-madeleine.html#:~:text=Mary%20Magdalene%2C%20this%20sensual%20nude,on%20an%20almost%20profane%20quality.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">repentant sinner.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erhart\u2019s controversial representation, however, does not take away from the statue\u2019s beauty \u2013&nbsp;from the well-preserved pink blush on her cheeks and the long, vine-like golden hair to the detailed carving of her chin. This makes <em>Saint Mary Magdalene <\/em>an important work to visit at the Louvre.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"1065031\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"LouvreSculpturesCP\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-great-sphinx-of-tanis-unknown%25c2%25a0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Great Sphinx of Tanis, unknown\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sphinx_Louvre_15_June_2014.jpg\" alt=\"The Great Sphinx of Tanis is certainly the most famous Egyptian statue in the Louvre. \" class=\"wp-image-231631\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Great Sphinx of Tanis, <\/em>unknown. Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/openartimages.com\/search\/sphinx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open Art Images<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Location<\/strong>: Room 338, Sully Wing, Level 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>Great Sphinx of Tanis<\/em> is certainly the most famous Egyptian statue in the Louvre. With the body of a lion and the head of a king, this granite statue marks the entrance of the Louvre\u2019s Egyptian collection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is unknown which king the statue depicts, making it one of ancient Egypt\u2019s great mysteries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are the names of many kings inscribed on the statue, implying that the original name may have disappeared since the date of its creation, which may date as far back as the Third Intermediate Period in Egypt\u2019s lengthy history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-seated-scribe-unknown%25c2%25a0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Seated Scribe, unknown\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shutterstock_247926616-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-231644\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Famous Egyptian statue of the <em>Seated Scribe<\/em> exhibited in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/g\/wrangelx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vladimir Wrangel<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/paris-france-november-15-2013-famous-247926616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Location<\/strong>: Room 635, Sully wing, Level 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amazingly, this painted limestone statue from ancient Egypt\u2019s fourth dynasty still has its reddish pigment intact and is one of the Louvre\u2019s famous sculptures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another show-stopping feature is the <em>Seated Scribe<\/em>\u2019s marble-like eyes, carved from crystal. If you get a little closer, you can see your reflection in his glossy orbs. But don\u2019t distract him \u2013 he may lose his train of thought.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statue, similar to the rest of the Louvre\u2019s Egyptian collection, was excavated by a French archaeologist in a tomb in Saqqara, and circulated among private collectors before finding its permanent home at the Louvre.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/The-Seated-Scribe-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Seated Scribe\u2019s marble-like eyes, carved from crystal\" class=\"wp-image-231632\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Seated Scribe (detail), <\/em>unknown. Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/egypt-museum.com\/the-seated-scribe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Egypt Museum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-jeanne-de-bourbon-vendome-duchess-of-bourbon-unknown\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Jeanne de Bourbon Vend\u00f4me, Duchess of Bourbon, unknown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0000759288_OG.jpeg\" alt=\"France Auvergne, Mus\u00e9e du Louvre, D\u00e9partement des Sculptures du Moyen Age, de la Renaissance et des temps modernes, RF 1212 \" class=\"wp-image-231635\" style=\"width:505px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>France Auvergne, Mus\u00e9e du Louvre, D\u00e9partement des Sculptures du Moyen Age, de la Renaissance et des temps modernes, RF 1212<\/em>. Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/collections.louvre.fr\/en\/ark:\/53355\/cl010093610\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collections Louvre<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Location<\/strong>: Room 212, Wing Richelieu, Level 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might have thought that 16th-century statues were all fun and games \u2013&nbsp; beautiful women and romantic themes \u2013 but this sculpture of Jeanne de Bourbon Vend\u00f4me is here to prove you wrong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her shriveled lips, exposed teeth, worms wriggling from her stomach, and protruding intestines make this piece one of the most surprising, grotesque, and macabre in the Louvre\u2019s sculpture collection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/0000759293_OG.jpeg\" alt=\"Jeanne de Bourbon Vend\u00f4me, Duchess of Bourbon zoomed in \" class=\"wp-image-231636\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">France Auvergne, Mus\u00e9e du Louvre, D\u00e9partement des Sculptures du Moyen Age, de la Renaissance et des temps modernes, RF 1212. Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/collections.louvre.fr\/en\/ark:\/53355\/cl010093610\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collections Louvre<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-the-three-graces-by-james-pradier\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. The Three Graces by James Pradier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Les_Trois_Graces_LP_5.jpg\" alt=\"The Three Graces by James Pradier\" class=\"wp-image-231638\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Three Graces <\/em>by James Pradier. Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Les_Trois_Graces_LP_5.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Location<\/strong>: Room 225, Richelieu Ring, Level 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She is beauty, she is grace, she is Pradier\u2019s trifecta statue of Zeus\u2019s daughters. Unlike other sculptures of the time, this one does not recount a horrific mythological tale but instead simply depicts the three goddesses prancing around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common theme in Western art for thousands of years, these three women have taken many different forms over the years. Usually depicted in the nude, the Three Graces represent beauty ideals for women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He sculpts, he carves, Pradier scores \u2013<em>The Three Graces<\/em> have beautifully detailed bodies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"976694\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"LouvreSculpturesCP\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-the-winged-victory-of-samothrace-artist-unknown\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. The Winged Victory of Samothrace, artist unknown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/escalier-daru-victoire-de-samothrace-copy.jpg\" alt=\"A  stairway to victory - The Daru staircase. The Three Graces by James Pardier.\" class=\"wp-image-231637\" style=\"width:1000px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A  stairway to victory &#8211; The Daru staircase. <em>The Winged Victory of Samothrace<\/em>, artist unknown. Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.louvre.fr\/en\/explore\/the-palace\/a-stairway-to-victory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Louvre<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Location<\/strong>: Room 703, Denon Wing, Level 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Winged Victory of Samothrace<\/em> is one of the Louvre\u2019s most famous sculptures. Commanding the attention of all who enter the Denon Wing, she is perched on the staircase, preparing to take flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Found on the Greek island of Samothrace, the statue was likely crafted in celebration of a battle victory, as it depicts the Goddess of victory, Nike (though this theory is not confirmed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed to be viewed from afar, the statue stays true to her title, giving a palpable sense of victory to her grand setting at the Louvre.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to get the most out of your visit, you can book<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/paris-attractions-c66746\/tickets-for-louvre-museum-highlights-2-hours-guided-tour-p1055659\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=LouvreSculpturesCP\"> a guided tour<\/a> of the Louvre\u2019s highlights, which includes <em>The Winged Victory of Samothrace<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"10-monumental-head-moai-artist-unknown\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Monumental head (Moai), artist unknown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/salle-du-pavillon-des-sessions-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Monumental head (Moai), artist unknown\" class=\"wp-image-231639\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Pavillon des Sessions &#8211; <em>Monumental head (Moai), <\/em>artist unknown. Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.louvre.fr\/en\/explore\/the-palace\/artworks-from-around-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Louvre<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Location<\/strong>: Room 429, Denon wing, Level 0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This huge Moai<em> <\/em>head is only part of a larger statue from Easter Island. Rumor has it that the head probably represented a god or an ancestor, meant to be placed on a stone to watch over sacred sites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amazingly, the giant head may only represent 40% of the original statue, meaning the full sculpture would\u2019ve been as tall as 16 feet (5 meters!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-content-ids=\"973698,1055659\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-tq-campaign=\"LouvreSculpturesCP\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"read-more-about-some-of-the-louvres-most-famous-art-and-go-for-some-food-by-the-louvre-for-a-break-during-your-visit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Read more about some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/things-to-see-at-the-louvre\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=LouvreSculpturesCP\">Louvre\u2019s most famous art <\/a>and go for some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/restaurants-near-louvre\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=LouvreSculpturesCP\">food by the Louvre<\/a> for a break during your visit.<\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the most famous and beautiful to the most unique and strange, this is your guide of the Louvre sculptures and statues you shouldn\u2019t miss.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":23,"featured_media":16048,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[47,35],"tags":[26,28,27],"class_list":["post-16047","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-museums","category-venue-guides","tag-amsterdam","tag-europe","tag-the-netherlands"],"acf":[],"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"link","format":"url"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16047","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16047"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16047\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20303,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16047\/revisions\/20303"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16048"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16047"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16047"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}