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After Giambologna (1529-1608)
Patinated bronze
19th century
The work of the Flemish-born Mannerist sculptor Giambologna was very popular during the 19th century. Master of the bronze statuette, Giambologna worked in 16th century Florence under the patronage of Francesco di Medici. Giambologna was responsible for a major aesthetic development in sculpture. His works departed from the Renaissance ideal of one viewpoint. Instead, the figures are to be viewed from all sides with equal appreciation, a quintessential characteristic of Mannersim.
This bronze statue of Mercury copies the Giambologna’s Medici Mercury of 1580,now in the Museo Nazionale in Florence (67" high). The column bases with the putti relief and the drapery covering the body of the figures have been added to Giambologna’s original in this 19th century reproduction.
Height: 34"
Vienna Secession
