Ancient Roman limestone acephalus torso of Eros, Circa 2nd-3rd Century A.D

The young god is depicted nude, standing with his weight on his right leg. One arm is in a relaxed downward position, while the other is raised, accentuating the muscular tension in the powerfully modelled body.
Although the head is missing, the torso can be identified as that of the god without the slightest doubt, given the typical physiognomy: he is standing naked and has the physique of a robust child. The Greek god Eros (Cupid was his Roman counterpart) was the primordial god of love and desire, and was also associated with fertility. In some myths, he was the son of Nyx and Erebus. He is also listed as the son of Aphrodite and Ares, although according to Plato’s Symposium, he was conceived by Poros and Penia at Aphrodite’s birthday celebrations. This would explain the different aspects of love.