Spinario

first quarter 16th century

Workshop of Severo da Ravenna

Associated Names
Severo da Ravenna

Artist, Paduan, active 1496 - 1525/1538

Severo da Ravenna

Related Artist, Paduan, active 1496 - 1525/1538

The sculpture depicts a seated nude male figure balancing on a tree stump. He is hunched forward, focused on his left foot, appearing to be removing a thorn. His posture is relaxed yet concentrated, with his right leg crossed over his left knee. The sculpture is crafted from dark bronze, giving it a shiny, reflective finish that accentuates the figure's musculature and curly hair on his head. The texture of the sculpture is smooth, with naturalistic detailing in the figure's body and the tree stump's surface, adding realistic depth.

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Bibliography

2004

  • Radcliffe, Anthony and Nicholas Penny. Art of the Renaissance Bronze, 1500-1650. London, 2004: 68-69, 80-83, repro. no. 12.

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