Kneeling Hercules Upholding the Globe
Sculptor: Severo di Ravenna (Workshop of)
Bronze, cast, with brown patina, slightly polished. Nude Hercules kneels on his right knee and supports the globe (now missing) on his right shoulder with his right hand - the spike on which the globe fitted still projects from his right shoulder. His bearded head is turning upwards and he steadies himself with his left hand touching the ground.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Alfred A. de Pass
Height: 11.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by de Pass, Alfred A.
16th Century, first half#
Circa
1500
-
1550
Attributed to the workshop of Severo di Ravenna (also called Severo Calzetta) by A. Radcliffe (active 1496; d before 1543). Formerly attributed to Riccio.
Casting (process)
: Bronze, cast, patinated brown, and polished
Patinating
Polishing
Accession number: M.8-1933
Primary reference Number: 13880
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_8_1933
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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