A Roman Sculptor (17th Century) - Hercules And Cerberus.
Artist: Sculpteur Italien (xviie Siècle)
A Roman sculptor (17th century) - Hercules and Cerberus.
18 x 9.5 x h 37 cm.
Full figure carved in alabaster. Separate alabaster base.
The sculpture depicts the climactic moment of Hercules' twelfth labor: the capture of Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the Underworld. The hero is shown in the act of subduing the beast, gripping it forcefully as the creature yields to his hold. The composition, dynamic and well-balanced in its volumes, reveals a direct knowledge of antique models and the Roman sculptural tradition, filtered through the Baroque taste of the 17th century. The vigorous yet restrained anatomical rendering of Hercules' body, and the treatment of the alabaster surfaces, attest to a skilled sculptor active within the decorative and collecting production of Seicento Rome.
Condition report: Missing left foot and left arm, other minor losses and signs of age.
- All shipments to the EU are free and professionally packaged. - This item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further details on the condition report are available upon request. - Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us on info@viezziarte.it or via What’sApp at +39 3402841279. * Message addressed to non-Italian buyers: Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of the Italian cultural heritage. Normally the times for issuing certificates are 40 days from the date of the appointment: The new legislation in force from 2021 provides for shorter times at the discretion of the expert commission for declared amounts of less than € 13,500. All costs of this operation are included.
18 x 9.5 x h 37 cm.
Full figure carved in alabaster. Separate alabaster base.
The sculpture depicts the climactic moment of Hercules' twelfth labor: the capture of Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the Underworld. The hero is shown in the act of subduing the beast, gripping it forcefully as the creature yields to his hold. The composition, dynamic and well-balanced in its volumes, reveals a direct knowledge of antique models and the Roman sculptural tradition, filtered through the Baroque taste of the 17th century. The vigorous yet restrained anatomical rendering of Hercules' body, and the treatment of the alabaster surfaces, attest to a skilled sculptor active within the decorative and collecting production of Seicento Rome.
Condition report: Missing left foot and left arm, other minor losses and signs of age.
- All shipments to the EU are free and professionally packaged. - This item is sold with a certificate of authenticity with legal validity. - Further details on the condition report are available upon request. - Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us on info@viezziarte.it or via What’sApp at +39 3402841279. * Message addressed to non-Italian buyers: Please keep in mind that this work has not yet obtained the certificate of free export from Italy from the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage. This document certifies that the work is not part of the Italian cultural heritage. Normally the times for issuing certificates are 40 days from the date of the appointment: The new legislation in force from 2021 provides for shorter times at the discretion of the expert commission for declared amounts of less than € 13,500. All costs of this operation are included.
2 000 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Louis 14th, Regency
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Alabaster
Length: 18
Width: 9.5
Height: 37
Reference (ID): 1743897
Availability: In stock
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