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Farnese Hercules

Giovanni Francesco Susini, after a model by Antonio Susini

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows a muscular male figure with hands bound behind his back, leaning against a tree stump. The figure resembles classical depictions of Greek or Roman gods. It is made of bronze and has a well-defined body with visible muscles and detailed anatomical features. The sculpture stands on a decorative pedestal made of dark wood with intricate panel detail.

Artwork Details

Date
second quarter 17th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
555 × 768 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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