Hercules supporting the Heavens
Sculptor: Tacca, Ferdinando (Attributed)
Bronze on an integrally cast naturalistic, heavily punched base, the green patina probably later.
Lent anonymously
Method of acquisition: Loan (1999) by Anonymous
17th Century#
1619
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1686
Base
Accession number: AAL.2-1999
Primary reference Number: 208861
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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