Raptus Group of Two Figures
ca. 1580 | Giovanni Bologna, gen. Giambologna
Here Giambologna has turned the violent abduction of a woman into an ensemble of weightless elegance and ideal beauty. The composition – conceived to be viewed from all sides – is without precedent either in classical antiquity or in Italian Renaissance sculpture. The celebrated artist managed to satisfy the enormous demand for his works by having his own, well-organized workshop produce high-quality replicas of his compositions.
Here Giambologna has turned the violent abduction of a woman into an ensemble of weightless elegance and ideal beauty. The composition – conceived to be viewed from all sides – is without precedent either in classical antiquity or in Italian Renaissance sculpture. The celebrated artist managed to satisfy the enormous demand for his works by having his own, well-organized workshop produce high-quality replicas of his compositions.
Artist:
Giovanni Bologna, gen. Giambologna (1529 Douai - 1608 Florenz) DNB
Time:
ca. 1580
Object Name
Statuette; bronze sculpture
Culture
Florence
Material/technology:
Bronze
Dimensions:
H. 98,2 cm, B. 40,5 cm, T. 41 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 6029