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Pacing Stallion

first quarter 16th century

Workshop of Severo da Ravenna

Associated Names

Severo da Ravenna

Artist, Paduan, active 1496 - 1525/1538

The sculpture is of a horse in a dynamic pose, with one front leg raised. The horse is made of dark bronze with a smooth surface. The base is a golden plinth with intricate designs. The sculpture depicts the horse in anatomical detail, including muscular contours, a mane, and a tail. The base adds grandeur to the piece.

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Artwork overview

Medium

bronze
Credit Line

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

overall (including base): 21 × 16 cm (8 1/4 × 6 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

2022.181.14

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2004

Radcliffe, Anthony and Nicholas Penny. Art of the Renaissance Bronze, 1500-1650. London, 2004: 68, 90-94, repro. no. 14.

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