bull, Giambologna

Artwork Overview

Giambologna, artist
1529–1608
bull, early 1600s
Where object was made: Republic of Florence (present-day Italy)
Material/technique: bronze
Dimensions:
Object Height (Height): 9.3 cm
Object Height (Height): 3 11/16 in
Credit line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Franklin D. Murphy
Accession number: 1977.0002
Not on display

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Giambologna was well known in Italy for his skill in casting bronze. This small bronze bull was inspired by ancient sculptures of sacrificial bulls. After Giambologna created the model, his workshop and followers produced several bull sculptures.

Exhibitions

Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021