Young Man Praying. Bronze After The Antique
Beautiful print, fine quality of chasing in anatomical details such as hands, face, feet.
Rare in that dimension.
Beautiful patina and very good condition.
Patinated bronze depicting a Praying Young Man (German: Der Betender Knabe) after the antique statue in the Antikensammlung, Berlin. The original model, in bronze and 128 cm high, dated to the 4th century BC, was discovered in Rome in the 18th century, then acquired by Frederick II of Prussia for his collection.
In 1806, the sculpture was transferred to Paris on Napoleon's orders after the Prussian campaign and exhibited in the Musée Napoléon (later Louvre), before being returned to Berlin in 1815.
This reduction follows the ancient model: the young man is depicted naked, standing, arms raised in a posture of adoration or offering.
Period: 19th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Bronze
Height: 70
Reference (ID): 1736721
Availability: In stock
