Who created "Bracket"?

Bracket was created by Hubert Gerhard in ca. 1600.

When was "Bracket" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1600.

Is "Bracket" in the public domain?

Yes, Bracket is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Bracket

Hubert Gerhard

ca. 1600

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Height: 6 in. (15.2 cm)

Classification

Sculpture-Bronze

Culture

German, Munich or Augsburg

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964

Accession Number

64.101.1561

Tags

Faces

Art Historical Context

This exquisite bronze *Bracket* by Hubert Gerhard, crafted around 1600, exemplifies the virtuosic bronze casting of late Renaissance Germany. Measuring just 6 inches (.2 cm) in height, this small-scale sculpture hails from either Munich or Augsburg—vibrant centers of artistic production in the Holy Roman Empire. Gerhard a master sculptor renowned for his dynamic Mannerist style, specialized in intricate bronzes that blended classical motifs with northern exuberance, often featuring lively faces like those hinted at in this piece. Bronze, valued for its durability and rich patina, was the medi...

Bracket

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