Who created "The risen Christ"?

The risen Christ was created by Antonio Susini|Giambologna in 1596.

Is "The risen Christ" in the public domain?

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

The risen Christ

Antonio Susini|Giambologna

1596

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Overall (confirmed): 11 3/4 × 5 1/2 × 3 1/8 in. (29.8 × 14 × 7.9 cm)

Classification

Sculpture-Bronze

Culture

Italian, Florence

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Edith Perry Chapman Fund, 1963

Accession Number

63.39

Tags

Christ

Art Historical Context

Behold *The Risen Christ*, a exquisite bronze statuette crafted in 1596 by Antonioini after a model by the renowned Florentine sculptor GiambolognaGiovanni da Bologna). Measuring just 11¾ × 5½ × 3⅛ inches, this intimate sculpture captures the triumphant moment of Christ's resurrection, a pivotal theme in Christian iconography. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decor Arts, it exemplifies the collaborative genius of late Renaissance Florence. Giambologna, a master of Mannerism, was celebrated for his dynamic, elongated figures and intricate composit...

The risen Christ

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