A large, dark green bronze sculpture, identified by an inscription as "DAPHNIS ET CHLOÉ" by J

A large, dark green bronze sculpture, identified by an inscription as "DAPHNIS ET CHLOÉ" by J. PEYNOT, is centrally positioned within a garden bed in the Jardin des Plantes, Paris, France. The sculpture depicts a muscular male figure, partially draped and wearing a cap or wreath, struggling under the weight of a large, snarling feline (likely a lion or bear) carried on his back. The feline's front paws grip the man's shoulders. At the feet of these two figures, a smaller canine-like animal, resembling a wolf cub, stands looking upwards. The sculpture rests on a grey rectangular stone plinth. The surrounding garden bed features dark soil and mulch, with numerous yellow and white daffodils in bloom in the foreground. Various low-growing green plants and shrubs are planted around the base. The background consists of dense green foliage, including tall trees and bushes with lighter green and reddish-tinted leaves. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight.