Andromeda
Statuette
early 16th century (made)
early 16th century (made)
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This bronze statuette representing a seated woman is sometimes also known as Andromeda. It is made after Pier Jacopo Alari Bonacolsi, also calle Antico.
Several varying examples are known. The statuette appears to have been popular in the Renaissance as a pendant to the Spinario.
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.
Several varying examples are known. The statuette appears to have been popular in the Renaissance as a pendant to the Spinario.
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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| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Statuette, bronze, Seated Woman or Andromeda, after Antico (Pier Jacopo di Antonio Alari-Bonacolsi), Italy (Mantua), early 16th century |
| Physical description | Statuette in bronze of a seated woman, sometimes known as Andromeda. She is seated on a rock, naked to the waist, her left leg crossed over her right knee. Her left jand rests on teh rock, her right touches the drapery on her lap. |
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| Credit line | Salting Bequest |
| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
| Historical context | Several varying examples are known. The statuette appears to have been popular in the Renaissance as a pendant to the Spinario. |
| Production | Also formerly attributed to Giovanni da Cremona |
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| Summary | This bronze statuette representing a seated woman is sometimes also known as Andromeda. It is made after Pier Jacopo Alari Bonacolsi, also calle Antico. Several varying examples are known. The statuette appears to have been popular in the Renaissance as a pendant to the Spinario. 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.97-1910 |
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| Record created | January 6, 2004 |
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