Mars
Statuette
ca. 1587 (made)
ca. 1587 (made)
Artist/Maker | |
Place of origin |
This statuette is cast of a model made by Giambologna in ca. 1587, but is probably cast later.
Born in Flanders Giovanni Bologna (1524-1608), or short Giambologna went to Rome to study antique sculpture from about 1550 to 1553. He then travelled through Florence where he was persuaded to stay. He became sculptor to the Medici family in 1561 and thus became one of the most influential sculptors of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He drew attention to many artists from Northern Europe and disseminated his style mainly through small bronzes. He established an efficient and large workshop. Copies and variations of his models were made long after his death in 1608.
Born in Flanders Giovanni Bologna (1524-1608), or short Giambologna went to Rome to study antique sculpture from about 1550 to 1553. He then travelled through Florence where he was persuaded to stay. He became sculptor to the Medici family in 1561 and thus became one of the most influential sculptors of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He drew attention to many artists from Northern Europe and disseminated his style mainly through small bronzes. He established an efficient and large workshop. Copies and variations of his models were made long after his death in 1608.
Object details
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Object type | |
Title | Mars (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze, lost-wax cast |
Brief description | Statuette, bronze, Mars, after a model by Giambologna from ca. 1587, Italian (Florence), possibly cast later |
Physical description | Mars is shown naked, bearded and facing left, his weight forward on the right leg and with a dagger. |
Dimensions |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA |
Object history | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1956. |
Production | After a model by Giambologna |
Subjects depicted | |
Summary | This statuette is cast of a model made by Giambologna in ca. 1587, but is probably cast later. Born in Flanders Giovanni Bologna (1524-1608), or short Giambologna went to Rome to study antique sculpture from about 1550 to 1553. He then travelled through Florence where he was persuaded to stay. He became sculptor to the Medici family in 1561 and thus became one of the most influential sculptors of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He drew attention to many artists from Northern Europe and disseminated his style mainly through small bronzes. He established an efficient and large workshop. Copies and variations of his models were made long after his death in 1608. |
Collection | |
Accession number | A.99-1956 |
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Record created | October 30, 2002 |
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