A classical subject
Plaquette
early 16th century (made)
early 16th century (made)
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This plaquette depicting a classical subject is made by Antico.
Antico (Pier Jacopo di Antonio Alari-Bonacolsi) (ca. 1460-1528) was an Italian sculptor and goldsmith. He was nick-named Antico, because in his work he related heavily to Antiquity. He re-created small scale statuettes of famous antique examples. He was active at the Gonzaga court at Mantua and made many bronzes for the court, notably for Ludovico, Bishop of Mantua and Isabella d'Este, wife of Francesco II Gonzaga, 4th Marchese of Mantua. He was also a restorer of antique statues and an adviser to art collectors.
Antico (Pier Jacopo di Antonio Alari-Bonacolsi) (ca. 1460-1528) was an Italian sculptor and goldsmith. He was nick-named Antico, because in his work he related heavily to Antiquity. He re-created small scale statuettes of famous antique examples. He was active at the Gonzaga court at Mantua and made many bronzes for the court, notably for Ludovico, Bishop of Mantua and Isabella d'Este, wife of Francesco II Gonzaga, 4th Marchese of Mantua. He was also a restorer of antique statues and an adviser to art collectors.
Object details
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| Title | A classical subject (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Plaquette, bronze, a classical subject, possibly by Antico, North Italy, early 16th century |
| Physical description | In the centre a naked man seated on a rock, a bearded man standing behind him and holding his head. To the right a naked girl standing in lamentation. To the left a naked boy; behind him a warrior with drawn sword. An inscription which appears to have been chiselled off the exergue. |
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| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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| Summary | This plaquette depicting a classical subject is made by Antico. Antico (Pier Jacopo di Antonio Alari-Bonacolsi) (ca. 1460-1528) was an Italian sculptor and goldsmith. He was nick-named Antico, because in his work he related heavily to Antiquity. He re-created small scale statuettes of famous antique examples. He was active at the Gonzaga court at Mantua and made many bronzes for the court, notably for Ludovico, Bishop of Mantua and Isabella d'Este, wife of Francesco II Gonzaga, 4th Marchese of Mantua. He was also a restorer of antique statues and an adviser to art collectors. |
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| Accession number | A.460-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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