Oil Lamp in the Form of a Monster

mid 16th century

North Italian 16th Century

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The sculpture depicts a mythical creature resembling a lion with a long, flowing tail that spirals above its back. The creature appears to be in a playful or possibly aggressive posture, with its mouth open and teeth visible. It has detailed features, including a mane that is intricately carved and its body is muscular and powerful. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a dark brown color with lighter golden-brown highlights. The material is smooth, with some areas where the texture of the mane and fur is accentuated. The sculpture's size is relatively small in the image, suggesting it could be a decorative or functional object. The overall appearance is dynamic, lending the sculpture a sense of movement.

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Bibliography

2004

  • Radcliffe, Anthony and Nicholas Penny. Art of the Renaissance Bronze, 1500-1650. London, 2004: 16, 50-53, repro. no. 7.


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