Venus and Adonis

Dated 1741, these are the last known garden sculptures by Jan van Logteren & rare survivals of 18th-century Dutch sculpture. The army was stationed there during WWII & these sandstone figures show signs of how they were used as target practice.

Dated 1741, the Venus and Adonis garden sculptures are the last known works by Dutch sculptor Jan van Logteren and are rare surviving examples of 18th-century Dutch sculpture. The site was later used by the army during WWII, and the sandstone figures bear marks from this period, adding to their historical significance.