Guglielmo della Porta

Della Porta, Guglielmo

Lombard, 1500/1510 - 1577

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The sculpture depicts a richly adorned cup with ornate design elements. It has two handles shaped like mythological creatures with human-like upper bodies. The cup is made from dark, bronze-colored material with a rich patina. The surface is decorated with relief designs of figures and floral motifs. The sculpture evokes a historical artifact with detailed craftsmanship and textured surface. The size and shape suggest it is a display piece, appreciated for its aesthetic and artistic value.
Italian 16th Century, Cup with Allegorical Scenes and Shields of Este Arms, 1560s, bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.132

Cup with Allegorical Scenes and Shields of Este Arms

Italian 16th Century · 1560s · bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.132

The sculpture depicts a hunt scene with a densely packed composition of figures, horses, and hounds. Nude figures engage in the hunt, some wielding bows, while others are on horseback, all directed towards various game animals such as a lion and wild boars. The scene shows action and movement, with detailed carvings in a predominantly brown color, suggesting it is crafted from bronze. The oval-shaped relief sculpture captures a narrative within its confined boundary, showcasing the interconnected motions of the hunt.
Guglielmo della Porta, Hunt of the Calydonian Boar, c. 1553/1555, bronze relief, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 1987.9.1

Hunt of the Calydonian Boar

Guglielmo della Porta · c. 1553/1555 · bronze relief ·  Accession ID  1987.9.1

The sculpture depicts a detailed, multi-figure scene with several human forms in a dynamic setting. The figures are engaged in fluid motion, possibly interacting with nature. The material is bronze with a dark, metallic sheen and rich texture. The design is a high-relief artwork with figures protruding prominently from the background. The sculpture is octagonal in shape.
Guglielmo della Porta, Diana and Callisto, c. 1553/1555, bronze relief, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 1987.9.3

Diana and Callisto

Guglielmo della Porta · c. 1553/1555 · bronze relief ·  Accession ID  1987.9.3

The sculpture is a bas-relief of multiple human figures engaged in various activities in an outdoor setting. The figures are mostly nude and the scene includes trees and architectural elements resembling classical design such as columns. The material appears to be metallic, likely bronze, with a lustrous appearance and various gradations of brown and metallic sheen. The sculpture is flat at the back and projects outwards, creating a three-dimensional effect. The composition is detailed and captures movement and interactions among the figures in a complex narrative scene.
Guglielmo della Porta, Vulcan Capturing Mars and Venus, c. 1553/1555, bronze relief, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 1987.9.2

Vulcan Capturing Mars and Venus

Guglielmo della Porta · c. 1553/1555 · bronze relief ·  Accession ID  1987.9.2

The sculpture depicts a group of figures arranged in a dynamic and expressive manner. The figures are mostly nude or clad in draped garments, with postures and gestures suggesting movement and interaction. The sculpture is crafted from a dark-colored material, likely bronze, with color tones ranging from dark brown to light highlights. This oval relief is detailed with a textured background of trees and possibly a landscape. The raised, three-dimensional quality of the figures in relation to the background creates a sense of depth and action, making them appear to emerge from the surface towards the viewer.
Jacob Cornelisz Cobaert, Dance of the Bacchantes, c. 1550/1560, bronze, Gift of Andrew Brown, 2023.123.2

Dance of the Bacchantes

Jacob Cornelisz Cobaert · c. 1550/1560 · bronze ·  Accession ID  2023.123.2