Hercules and Antaeus

Giambologna

16th century · Terracotta · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This terracotta statuette is closely related to a group designed by Giovanni Bologna, and known today through several versions in bronze, much smaller in size. Two variants of the composition, one in terracotta and one in plaster, are also known.

Artist

Giambologna

Date

16th century

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Italian, Florence

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1913