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Mars
Sculptor:
Pietro da Barga
(Attributed)
Production:
Giambologna (Jean Boulogne)
(After)
Bronzc, cast and chased, with dark brown patina
The nude male figure strides forward with the right foot, swinging the right arm backwards. His body is in strong controposto, his head turned sharply to his left. The left arm swings forward with the hand turned outwards as if holding some object. In the right hand is the grip of a sword (the guard and blade are missing); the heel of the left foot remains flat on the ground.
History note: Bought in Italy, probably by Archdeacon Hare; Mrs Esther Hare
Given by Mrs Esther Hare
Height: 38 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1856-11-22) by Hare, Esther
16th Century, second half#
Circa
1560
CE
-
1600
CE
Surface composed of patina
Casting (process)
: Bronze, cast and patinated
Patinating
Accession number: M.1-1856
Primary reference Number: 13812
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_1_1856
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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