The Savior

After an original by Giambologna Netherlandish

19th century, after 16th century original

Not on view

This electrotype is after a sixteenth-century original in Pisa Cathedral at the time of reproduction.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: The Savior
Artist: After an original by Giambologna (Netherlandish, Douai 1529–1608 Florence)
Date: 19th century, after 16th century original
Culture: British, after Italian original
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Height: 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Electrotype
Credit Line: Purchase, 1873
Object Number: 73.8.61
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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