The Rape of a Sabine

1584

Andrea Andreani after Giovanni Bologna

Associated Names
Andrea Andreani

Artist, Italian, 1558/1559 - 1629

Giovanni Bologna

Artist After, Flemish, 1529 - 1608

The sculpture in the image shows three human figures interacting with each other. The central figure, a woman, is being lifted by a male figure below her, who is standing on a crouched third male figure. The woman reaches upwards with one arm extended high, looking upwards. All three figures are nude, displaying muscular physiques and dynamic poses. The sculpture appears to be made of a material resembling stone or marble, with a smooth texture and uniform light brown color. The composition is captured from a slightly elevated angle, highlighting the intertwined forms of the figures, suggesting motion and tension.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1986

  • Graphic Survey Show, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., February 1986.

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65565259

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