Which Auguste Rodin sculpture depicts a kneeling man adoring a seated woman?

The Eternal Idol depicts a kneeling man adoring a seated woman.

Rodin created the composition with the woman seated or elevated while the male figure kneels beside her and turns toward her body. The arrangement gives the work an intimate, devotional quality and makes the contrast between the two figures central to its meaning.

The sculpture belongs to Rodin’s studies of intertwined human relationships and erotic symbolism. It is often discussed alongside works such as The Kiss and The Thinker, but its composition and emotional tone are distinct.

The Eternal Idol is sometimes confused with The Kiss because both involve intimate couples. However, The Kiss presents two lovers in a more balanced embrace, whereas The Eternal Idol places the male figure in a markedly submissive pose.