Abduction of a Sabine Woman

Antonio Susini|Giambologna

model ca. 1579; cast possibly late 16th century · Bronze; on non-contemporary marble pedestal (removed Nov. 2020) · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The model for this two-figure composition was made by Giovanni Bologna about 1579, judging from a letter dated about 1579, from which we learn that he was ready to deliver a bronze cast of it to the Duke of Parma. The bronze described in this letter is now in the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples.

Artist

Antonio Susini|Giambologna

Date

model ca. 1579; cast possibly late 16th century

Medium

Bronze; on non-contemporary marble pedestal (removed Nov. 2020)

Culture

Italian, Florence

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Jaffe, 1963