Who created "Abduction of a Sabine Woman"?

Abduction of a Sabine Woman was created by Antonio Susini|Giambologna in model ca. 1579; cast possibly late 16th century.

When was "Abduction of a Sabine Woman" created?

This artwork was created model ca. 1579; cast possibly late 16th century.

What medium is "Abduction of a Sabine Woman"?

Abduction of a Sabine Woman is Bronze; on non-contemporary marble pedestal (removed Nov. 2020).

Is "Abduction of a Sabine Woman" in the public domain?

Yes, Abduction of a Sabine Woman is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Abduction of a Sabine Woman

Antonio Susini|Giambologna

model ca. 1579; cast possibly late 16th century

Medium

Bronze; on non-contemporary marble pedestal (removed Nov. 2020)

Dimensions

confirmed: 37 7/8 × 16 1/2 × 14 in. (96.2 × 41.9 × 35.6 cm)

Classification

Sculpture-Bronze

Culture

Italian, Florence

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William B. Jaffe, 1963

Accession Number

63.197

Tags

Male NudesFemale Nudes

Art Historical Context

Behold the dynamic bronze *Abduction of a Sabine*, a masterful reduction of Giambologna's iconic model from around 1579, cast likely in the late 16th century by Susini. This Florentine masterpiece captures a tumultuous moment from Roman mythology: the Rape of the Sabine Women, early Romans seized Sabine women to secure Rome's future. Giambologna, a Flemish sculptor who thrived in Renaissance Florence under Medici patronage, and Susini, his skilled bronze caster, crafted this 37⅞-inch-high figure group to evoke raw energy and emotion. In the Mannerist style, the sculpture exemplifies Giambolog...

Abduction of a Sabine Woman

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