Saturnus
Artus Quellinus (I)
ca. 1652 - ca. 1653
Medium
terracotta
Dimensions
86; 48
About this artwork
terracotta
Art Historical Context
**Saturnus** by Artus Quellinus (I), crafted around 1652–1653, is a striking terracotta sculpture measuring 86 cm in height and 48 cm in width. Quellinus, a leading Flemish sculptor of the Baroque era, was renowned for his dynamic contributions to Antwerp's architectural decorations, including grand fountains, tombs, and pediments. This piece captures the mythological figure of Saturnus—the Roman god of time and agriculture, often depicted with a scythe—embodying the era's fascination with classical antiquity revived through dramatic, emotive forms. Terracotta, a fired clay medium, held speci...