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Giovanni Bologna: Corpus of Christ

ENLARGE

In the 15th century, bronze came increasingly into use for the casting of sculpture, and though many European cities had foundries, Florence saw the first true flowering of bronze sculpture. The first great entrepreneur in casting and exquisitely patinating bronze statuettes was the Flemish-born Mannerist Giovanni Bologna (Italian [Florentine], ca. 1529–1608) known as Giambologna. Court sculptors all over Europe emulated the bronze techniques of Giambologna and his assistants. Our Corpus of Christ is a faithful reproduction of a bronze sculpture in the Museum’s collection. The original was cast in the early-17th century in the workshop of Giovanni Francesco Susini (ca. 1575–1653), off of a model by Giambologna. The cross has been lost, but Christ’s pathos and agony are delicately conveyed. The modeling of the figure reveals a profound sensitivity to form and expression.

Bonded bronze, hand patinated. Height 14 in., width 9 1/4 in. Includes a hook on reverse for mounting.

Giovanni Bologna: Corpus of Christ
06-016935
Member Price: $202.50 each
Non-Member Price: $225.00 each

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