Who created "Marsyas"?

Marsyas was created by Balthasar Permoser in ca. 1680–85.

When was "Marsyas" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1680–85.

Is "Marsyas" in the public domain?

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

Marsyas

Q: What medium is "Marsyas"?

Marsyas is Marble on a black marble socle inlaid with light marble panels.

Balthasar Permoser

ca. 1680–85

Medium

Marble on a black marble socle inlaid with light marble panels

Dimensions

confirmed: 27 × 17 3/8 × 11 1/8 in., 133.8 lb. (68.6 × 44.1 × 28.3 cm, 60.7 kg) socle, confirmed: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) yellow marble display column (wt confirmed): 644 lb. (295.7 kg)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture

German, executed Rome or Florence

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund and Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 2002

Accession Number

2002.468

Marsyas

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