Self-portrait

Giambologna (1524-1608), Florence c. 1600, bronze

Around 1600 Giambologna was considered the most famous sculptor active in Europe. The detailing of this polychromed plaster statue closely resembles that of his bronze self-portrait displayed nearby. Both versions would have been made from the same wax model.

Artwork typebust
Object numberBK-15117
Dimensionsheight 9 cm, height 13.5 cm x width 8.1 cm x depth 6.0 cm

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Identification

Title(s)
- Self-Portrait
- Self-portrait
Object type
Object number
BK-15117
Description
Around 1600 Giambologna was considered the most famous sculptor active in Europe. The detailing of this polychromed plaster statue closely resembles that of his bronze self-portrait displayed nearby. Both versions would have been made from the same wax model.
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Creation

Creation
- sculptor: Giambologna, Florence
- brazier: Antonio Susini, Florence
Dating
c. 1600
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Material and technique

Material
Technique
Dimensions
- height 9 cm
- height 13.5 cm x width 8.1 cm x depth 6.0 cm

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Acquisition and rights

Acquisition
purchase 1937
Ownership
Copyright
Public domain
Provenance
…; from the dealer H. Koster, Amsterdam, to the museum, with [BK-15116](/en/collection/ BK-15116/catalogue-entry), fl. 40 for both, 1937