Who created "Andiron with figure of Juno (chenet) (one of a pair)"?

Andiron with figure of Juno (chenet) (one of a pair) was created by Alessandro Algardi in late 17th century.

When was "Andiron with figure of Juno (chenet) (one of a pair)" created?

This artwork was created late 17th century.

What medium is "Andiron with figure of Juno (chenet) (one of a pair)"?

Andiron with figure of Juno (chenet) (one of a pair) is Bronze.

Is "Andiron with figure of Juno (chenet) (one of a pair)" in the public domain?

Yes, Andiron with figure of Juno (chenet) (one of a pair) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Andiron with figure of Juno (chenet) (one of a pair)

Alessandro Algardi

late 17th century

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Height: 44 1/4 in. (112.4 cm)

Classification

Sculpture-Bronze

Culture

probably cast in France

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1973

Accession Number

1973.315.17

Tags

BirdsMale NudesGlobesJuno

Art Historical Context

This elegant bronze andiron, featuring a figure of Juno, the Roman queen of the gods, exemplifies the grandeur of late th-century European decorative arts. Attributed to the Italian Baroque Alessandro Algardi (159–1654), it was likely cast in France, blending Italian sculptural finesse with French opulence. Standing at an impressive 44¼ inches tall, this is one of a pair designed as functional yet lavish fire dogs—known as *chenets* in French—to support logs in grand fireplaces of chateaus and palaces. Gifted to the Metropolitan Museum of Art 1973 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, it reflect...

Andiron with figure of Juno (chenet) (one of a pair)

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