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Bacchus: MAR.M.204-1912

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 7 (Courtauld)

Titles

Bacchus

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Tetrode, Willem Danielsz van

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Description

Copper alloy, probably bronze, cast, chased, and polished. Bacchus stands with his left leg placed in front of the right. His left arm is raised and holds a bunch of grapes. His head is bent and turned to the left as he gazes down at his right hand, which once seems to have held a cup. His hair is entwined with vines.

Notes

History note: Charles Brinsely Marlay by 1868

Legal notes

C.B. Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Depth: 17 cm
Height: 50.5 cm
Width: 15.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Rome ⪼ Italy
  • Delft ⪼ Netherlands

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

16th Century, third quarter#
Circa 1570 CE - 1575 CE

Note

Previously attributed by Anthony Radcliffe to Hubert Gerhard. The bronze has been attributed to Tetrode working in Rome or in Delft after his return there.

School or Style

Renaissance

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Materials used in production

probably bronze Copper alloy
Bronze

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Copper alloy, probably bronze, cast, and polished
Patinating
Polishing

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.M.204-1912
Primary reference Number: 14046
External ID: CAM_CCF_MAR_M_204_1912
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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