Woman Pulling a Thorn from Her Heel

late 16th or early 17th century

Barthélemy Prieur

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Barthélemy Prieur

Artist, French, 1540 - 1611

The sculpture depicts a nude female figure in a leaning pose, with her left leg raised and supported on a small pedestal draped with fabric. Her right hand touches her raised foot, while her left hand rests on her knee, and her head is tilted downward, with her hair styled in a bun. The sculpture is made of a dark brown material that has a smooth, polished surface, likely bronze. The figure is detailed and lifelike, suggesting a mastery of anatomical representation, creating a naturalistic impression as though the figure is engaged in a moment of personal grooming or contemplation.

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Bibliography

2004

  • Radcliffe, Anthony and Nicholas Penny. Art of the Renaissance Bronze, 1500-1650. London, 2004: 210, 220-221, repro. no. 38.

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