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Statuette of Aphrodite and Eros on a Base; Unknown; Probably Egypt, Africa; 2nd - 1st century B.C.; Bronze; Object (with base): H: 28.7 cm (H: 11 5/16 in.)

Statue of Aphrodite - Hygieia with Eros; Unknown; 200 - 250; Marble; Object: H: 175 x W: 53 x D: 35 cm (H: 68 7/8 x W: 20 7/8 x D: 13 3/4 in.)

Disk Pendant Earrings with a Figure of Eros; Unknown; Alexandria, Egypt, Africa; 220 - 100 B.C.; Gold and pearls; Object: L: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)

Jacob Matham after Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1571-1631), Eros and Anteros, probably 1588, engraving on laid paper

Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, c. 1480-c. 1534), Vulcan, Venus, and Eros, 1508, engraving

Eros Bus
1909: The silhouette of the Eros statue hovers above passengers on board a motor bus passing Piccadilly Circus in London. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

GALLO-ROMAN MOSAIC. Fight between Cupid (or Eros) and Pan, who is forced to fight with his left hand behind his back

Piccadilly Circus
1899: A statue of Eros on the Shaftesbury memorial fountain in Londons Piccadilly Circus. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

MYTHOLOGY: NARCISSUS. Narcissus entranced by his own reflection. Pen and ink drawing, 19th century

MAILLOL: CUPID, c1913. Woodcut by Aristide Maillol, c1913, for Virgils Eclogues

Piccadilly Circus
12th March 1918: People line the pavement round Eros in Piccadilly Circus. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

VE Day in London
8th May 1945: Crowds in Piccadilly Circus climb lampposts and the Eros statues protective container, on VE Day. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

New Eros
1893: Crowds in Piccadilly Circus viewing the newly erected statue of Eros. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Piccadilly Circus
26th June 1954: A crowd-free Piccadilly Circus in the centre of London, showing the tube station entrance, the statue of Eros and the Swan and Edgar building

Piccadilly Circus and a London Flower Seller Date: circa 1950

Piccadilly Circus, London - looking south east down Lower Regent Street toward the Duke of York Column and the distant tower of the Houses of Parliament. Date: circa 1909

Flower Girls at Piccadilly Circus, London
Flower Girls on the steps of the Eros Statue at Piccadilly Circus, London Date: 1903

A Policeman at Piccadilly Circus, London, close to Eros
A Policeman at Piccadilly Circus, London, close to the Statue of Eros, stopping the traffic (consisting of a row of London taxis). Date: circa 1909

Comic Postcard - Romance at Piccadilly Circus " I meant t ge on the tube at Piccadilly last night, but I Got Off there instead!

Wedding Banquet of Love and Psyche : Fresco by Giulio Romano, Ducal Palace, Mantua, c1530-34
EROS AND PSYCHE. Wedding Banquet of Love and Psyche : Fresco by Giulio Romano, Ducal Palace, Mantua, c1530-34

If You d Only Be My Valentine, 1910. Cupid is gathering a basket of red hearts from a Pine tree which, in the language of flowers represents Daring

Torso of a boy. 2nd Century AD Roman copy of a 5th century BC Greek sculpture, known as Eros Soranzo

Regent Street, London, England, 1923
Regent Street, London, England, viewed from Piccadilly Circus, 1923

Bronze folding mirror with relief representation of Aphrodite sitting on a rock and Eros standing

Group of Aphrodite, Pan and Eros, Paian marble
Group of Aphrodite, Pan and Eros. Paian marble. Found in the House of the Poseidoniastai of Beryttos (Beirut), Delos. Traces of colour can be made out in many places

Tunisia, Dougga, Mosaic work depicting Eros, the winner of the circuses games 4th Century A.D. Tunisia, Tunis, Musee National Du Bardo (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Bronze statuette portraying Eros riding dolphin, from Trajans Fountain, Ephesus, Turkey
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Bronze statuette portraying Eros riding a dolphin. From Trajans Fountain, Ephesus, Turkey

Roman civilization, fragments of mirror frame in amber with relief portraying Love and Psyche
Roman civilization. Fragments of a mirror frame in amber with relief portraying Love and Psyche. Imperial period

Bronze statue group with pair of children representing Cupid and Psyche
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Bronze sculptural group with a pair of children representing Cupid and Psyche

Amphora by Towry Whyte Painter, Detail of Aphrodite holding Himeros and Eros in her arms
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora by the Towry Whyte Painter. Detail: Aphrodite holding Himeros and Eros in her arms

Eros (Cupid) and Psyche mosaic at Gaziantep Archaeology Museum, Gaziantep (Antep), Turkey

Winged statue of Eros, the Shaftesbury Memorial, first statue cast in aluminium, Piccadilly Circus, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

VENUS, CUPID AND CALYPSO. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

MERCURY, CUPID, AND VENUS. Mercury instructing Cupid before Venus. Steel engraving, English, c1835, after a painting, c1525, by Correggio

HYMEN AND CUPID. Etching-and-engraving, 19th century

CUPID & PSYCHE, 1873. Line engraving, American, 1873

CUPIDS, c1890. Wood engraving, American, c1890

Valentines Postcard - Matchless Valentine
Cupid strikes a match of love, casting his spell on two sweethearts... Though you may set these all alight, My heart is safe you know; For that has been aflame for you Sweetheart, long long ago

Royal Wedding 1923 - The Wing Commander by Elcock
Symbolic illustration by Howard K. Elcock celebrating the wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey on 26 April 1923

The Graphic Christmas Number 1925 front cover
Entitled, Safety First, a woman in a pink dress ensures she won t be struck by an arrow of love as she teases a tiny cupid, waving his bow and quiver of arrows high above his reach. Date: 1925

Criterion Restaurant, Piccadilly
Criterion Restaurant and theatre in Piccadilly opposite the statue of Eros. Branches of Dolcis and Boots are housed in the building too. Date: 1947

Classical scene with Hera and Eros
Classical scene with Hera (Juno) and Eros (Cupid), and a third figure in the centre (possibly Psyche). An illustration to one of the works of Jean Baptiste Grecourt. Date: early 19th century

People dancing the maypole round Eros in Piccadilly
A group of happy people from different walks of life dancing the maypole round the statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus, London. Date: 1951

Piccadilly Circus and Regent Street, London 1900s c. 1900

Piccadilly Circus under snow, 1948
Piccadilly Circus and its famous advertising hoardings pictured under a blanket of snow on 20 February 1948. 1948

Decor of the Coronation route, 1953
The statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus is surrounded by a gilded cage, part of the decoration on the Coronation route. Date: 1953

VENUS, MARS & CUPID. Venus, Mars and Cupid Crowned by Victory: canvas, 1550, by Paris Bordone

ENGLAND: LONDON. Eros, sometimes referred to as the Angel of Christian Charity, Piccadilly Circus, London, England

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In the heart of London's bustling Piccadilly Circus, a timeless symbol of love and desire stands tall. Eros, also known as Cupid, gazes down upon the vibrant city streets with his bow at the ready. This iconic statue, created by Alfred Gilbert in 1893, has become an emblematic figure of passion and romance. As night falls over Piccadilly Circus, the neon lights illuminate the surrounding area in a mesmerizing display. The energy is palpable as people from all walks of life gather beneath Eros' watchful eye, and is here that dreams are born and destinies intertwine. One cannot help but be captivated by this enchanting scene - a fusion of history and modernity. The image evokes nostalgia for simpler times when children would eagerly search for Father Christmas amidst the hustle and bustle of Matania's artwork. The presence reminds us that love knows no boundaries or time periods. Whether it be depicted in ancient Greek statues like Aphrodite or portrayed through masterpieces such as Canova's "Eros and Psyche, " love transcends generations. Piccadilly Circus itself holds countless stories within its very core. From its heyday in the 1950s to its enduring popularity today, it remains an iconic landmark that continues to draw visitors from around the world. So next time you find yourself wandering through London's vibrant streets, take a moment to pause beneath Eros' gaze. Let his arrow guide you towards your own personal journey of love and discovery – for he is not just an angel of Christian charity but also a symbol reminding us to embrace our desires with open hearts.