Statuette
ca. 1600 (made)
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This figure is of gilt bronze and made by an unknown artist in Italy ca. 1600. It represents Atlas, who supports the celestial sphere. In Greek mythology Atlas is condemned by the good Zeus, for his part in the battle of the Titans, to stand at the western ends of the earth supporting the heavens on his shoulders.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Gilt bronze |
| Brief description | Figure in gilt bronze - of Atlas supporting the celestial sphere. Italian, ca. 1600 |
| Physical description | Atlas supports the celestial sphere. |
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| Object history | bought from the Bernal Collection |
| Historical context | In Greek mythology Atlas is condemned by the good Zeus, for his part in the battle of the Titans, to stand at the western ends of the earth supporting the heavens on his shoulders. |
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| Summary | This figure is of gilt bronze and made by an unknown artist in Italy ca. 1600. It represents Atlas, who supports the celestial sphere. In Greek mythology Atlas is condemned by the good Zeus, for his part in the battle of the Titans, to stand at the western ends of the earth supporting the heavens on his shoulders. |
| Bibliographic reference | Inventory of Art Objects Acquired in the Year 1855. In: Inventory of the Objects in the Art Division of the Museum at South Kensington, Arranged According to the Dates of their Acquisition. Vol I. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1868, p. 104 |
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| Accession number | 2291&A-1855 |
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| Record created | May 1, 2008 |
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