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Lion

second quarter 17th century

Giovanni Francesco Susini, after a model by Giovanni Bologna

Associated Names

Giovanni Francesco Susini

Artist, Florentine, 1585 - c. 1653

Giovanni Bologna

Artist After, Flemish, 1529 - 1608

The sculpture depicts a lion, walking or standing with its right side facing the viewer. The lion is portrayed in a naturalistic manner, capturing muscular details and the flowing mane that characterizes the animal. The sculpture is made from a dark brown material, likely bronze, which gives it a rich and polished appearance. Against the neutral background, the lion looks life-like in terms of its detailed anatomical proportions and texture, especially in the mane and body muscles.

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Artwork overview

Medium

bronze
Credit Line

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

height: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

2022.181.33

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2004

Radcliffe, Anthony and Nicholas Penny. Art of the Renaissance Bronze, 1500-1650. London, 2004: 196-199, 235, repro. no. 33.

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