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Leda and the Swan

4th quarter 16th c. | Francesco Segala

Artists in 16th century Venice and Padua knew how to exploit the effects of coloured wax for the lifelike rendering of human skin particularly effectively. The realism of the portraits and scenes was further enhanced through the use of painting and precious stones. Due to the fragility of the materials, relatively few works of this type have been preserved.

Artists in 16th century Venice and Padua knew how to exploit the effects of coloured wax for the lifelike rendering of human skin particularly effectively. The realism of the portraits and scenes was further enhanced through the use of painting and precious stones. Due to the fragility of the materials, relatively few works of this type have been preserved.

Attributed to:
Francesco Segala (1533 (?) - 1592) DNB

Time:
4th quarter 16th c.

Object Name
Relief; wax

Culture
Venice

Material/technology:
Wax, iron, glass, pearls, wood

Dimensions:
H. 15,8 cm, B. 13,8 cm

Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer

Invs.
Kunstkammer, 3067

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