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Heracles and Nessus

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Written by: Layla LaurentContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 847843
Giambologna

Heracles and Nessus

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Artist / MakerGiambologna
Date1598
Mediummarble
Genregroup of sculptures
TypeSculpture
LocationLoggia dei Lanzi
About the Artist

Giambologna (1529-1608) was a Flemish sculptor based in Italy. His early training was in Antwerp under the architect-sculptor Jacques du Broeucq. In the 1550s, he studied sculptures of classical antiquity in Rome. He reached the height of his career while working as a court sculptor for the Medici Dukes in Florence, where he settled in 1553. celebrated for his Mannerist marble and bronze statuary, Giambologna was influenced by Michelangelo's works but developed his own style, characterized by a fine sense… Full biography →

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