Self-portrait

Giambologna, Antonio Susini, c. 1600

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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