Who created "Onofrio Panvinio"?

Onofrio Panvinio was created by Girolamo Campagna in early 1570s.

When was "Onofrio Panvinio" created?

This artwork was created early 1570s.

What medium is "Onofrio Panvinio"?

Onofrio Panvinio is Bronze, iron (hook at back of neck).

Is "Onofrio Panvinio" in the public domain?

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

Onofrio Panvinio

Girolamo Campagna

early 1570s

Medium

Bronze, iron (hook at back of neck)

Dimensions

Overall (confirmed): 12 1/8 × 9 1/4 × 12 3/8 in. (30.8 × 23.5 × 31.4 cm)

Classification

Sculpture-Bronze

Culture

Italian, possibly Verona and Venice

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Edith Perry Chapman Fund, 1991

Accession Number

1991.89

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Art Historical Context

This striking bronze bust, titled *Onofrio Panvinio*, crafted by the Venetian sculptor Girolamoagna in the early 0s. Depicting the renowned Italian humanist and antiquarian Onofrio Panvinio (9–1568), it captures the scholar's thoughtful visage with remarkable realism. Panvinio, a friar and expert on Roman history, authored works on ancient inscriptions and liturgies, making this a fitting tribute to Renaissance intellectual life Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Sculpture and Decorative Arts, the sculpture measures about 12 inches high and features a practical iron hook at the back of...

Onofrio Panvinio

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