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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Hercules Pomarius

c. 1568-1580

Willem Danielsz van Tetrode

Associated Names

Willem Danielsz van Tetrode

Artist, Dutch, active second half 16th century

The sculpture depicts a muscular male figure standing in a powerful pose with one hand resting on his hip and the other holding a club. The figure is nude and has a dense curly beard and hair, showcasing detailed anatomical precision in the depiction of muscle and form. The sculpture is cast in a dark metal, likely bronze, which gives it a glossy surface that accentuates the contours and details of the figure's physique. The stance of the figure suggests motion and strength, as the figure leans on one leg while bending the other slightly, creating a dynamic posture. The size of the sculpture appears life-like, enhancing its presence and emphasizing the detailed work on musculature and facial expression.

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Artwork overview

Medium

bronze
Credit Line

Gift of Robert H. Smith/Robert H. Smith Collection
Dimensions

height: 38.8 cm (15 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

2022.181.22

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2004

Radcliffe, Anthony and Nicholas Penny. Art of the Renaissance Bronze, 1500-1650. London, 2004: 122-123, 136-141, 305-306, repro. no. 22.

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