Hand Bell with Heraldic Bust of a Wild Man, Winged Boys, and Trauttmannsdorff and Arco Arms

mid-16th century

Anonymous Artist

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Anonymous Artist

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Grandi Family

Related Artist, Paduan, 16th century

The sculpture is a bell with intricate relief carvings on its surface. The carvings depict human figures, including one with wings and a halo, engaged in activities with agricultural tools and possibly a shield. At the top of the bell is a bust of a figure with a beard and helmet, surrounded by decorative foliage. The sculpture is a dark, aged bronze color, indicating it is likely made of metal, possibly bronze. The detailed designs on the bell tell a narrative through scenes and characters in a historic and ornamental style.

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Bibliography

2004

  • Radcliffe, Anthony and Nicholas Penny. Art of the Renaissance Bronze, 1500-1650. London, 2004: 15, 22-27, 298, repro. no. 2.