Venus and Adonis

c. 1620 - 1630

Giovanni Francesco Susini

Associated Names
Giovanni Francesco Susini

Artist, Florentine, 1585 - c. 1653

The sculpture depicts two figures in dynamic interaction. One figure is a standing nude male with a cloak draped over his shoulder, holding a spear in one hand and a sword attached behind. He has defined anatomy, curly hair, and a classical hairstyle. The other figure is a kneeling female looking up at the male, with one hand resting on his leg. She is partially draped and appears engaged or entreating. The sculpture is made of bronze with a smooth surface, showcasing the figures' forms. They are positioned on a rectangular base.

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Bibliography

2004

  • Radcliffe, Anthony and Nicholas Penny. Art of the Renaissance Bronze, 1500-1650. London, 2004: 235, 280-285, 306-307, repro. no. 51, fig. 11.


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