#renaissance sculpture

[jeannepompadour]

Bust of a young girl, workshop of Andrea della Robbia, 1465-70

#andrea della robbia #mdpsculpture #renaissance #renaissance italy #renaissance sculpture #sculpture #italy #15th century #15th c. sculpture #bust #15th c. italy #1460s

[letsgostealthelouvre]

For when you need a spoon that carries a distinct threat of violence.

[ID: A wooden spoon with a wide and shallow bowl; instead of a handle, there is a carving of a man standing “on top” of the upper part of the spoon. He wears poofy pantaloons, a breastplate, and a decorative hat, all of which are reminiscent of an old-timey guard or watchman; he carries a halberd, a long pole with an axe head at one end, in his hand.]

#louvre #renaissance sculpture #renaissance tools #spoons

[pmamtraveller]

PERSEUS WITH THE HEAD OF MEDUSA | 1545–54 | by BENVENUTO CELLINI

The bronze statue depicts the mythological hero PERSEUS standing triumphantly over the body of MEDUSA, holding her recently severed head in one hand and his sword in the other.

CELLINI, a renowned goldsmith and sculptor of the RENAISSANCE period, was commissioned by COSIMO I DE' MEDICI to create this work in 1545. The sculpture is full of intricate details that bring the myth to life, such as PERSEUS' winged sandals for speed, and the helmet of invisibility. The base of the statue is an integral part of the composition, with figures representing MERCURY, DANAË, JUPITER, and MINERVA.

The creation of this sculpture was a remarkable technical achievement for CELLINI. The casting process was extremely complex, as he had to create a flame at a precise temperature to melt the bronze in a single casting. After cooling, the statue underwent a lengthy polishing process that lasted from 1549 to 1554, when it was finally presented in the square.

Beyond its technical mastery, PERSEUS WITH THE HEAD OF MEDUSA also had a significant political meaning in its time. The statue was seen as a representation of the power of DUKE COSIMO I, who had "CUT OFF THE HEAD" of the FLORENTINE REPUBLIC. MEDUSA symbolized the Republican experiment, and the snakes coming out of her body were interpreted as the discords that had always affected democracy.

CELLINI'S sculpture is a testament to the skill and innovation of RENAISSANCE SCULPTORS. The statue's technical complexity, intricate details, and political symbolism have made it a lasting icon of ITALIAN ART history

#perseus and medusa #medusa #renaissance sculpture #Renaissance #intricate #benvenuto cellini #sculptures #hellenistic sculptures #roman sculpture #greek sculpture #statues #18th century

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

𝔈𝔣𝔣𝔦𝔤𝔶 𝔬𝔣 𝔊𝔲𝔦𝔡𝔞𝔯𝔢𝔩𝔩𝔬 𝔊𝔲𝔦𝔡𝔞𝔯𝔢𝔩𝔩𝔦 𝔟𝔶 𝔗𝔲𝔩𝔩𝔦𝔬 𝔩𝔬𝔪𝔟𝔞𝔯𝔡𝔬

#Effigy #guidarello guidarelli #Tullio lombardo #sculpture #medieval #knight #Renaissance #Renaissance Sculpture #italy #funeral momument #ravenna

[charlesreeza]

The Pretorian Fountain and Palace (City Hall) - Palermo, Sicily

Photo by Charles Reeza

#Renaissance sculpture #16th century art #Sicilian landmarks #Italy #travel photos #nude statues

[vvrong]

9.29

Accademia Gallery: David of Michelangelo

#Florence #Italy #Sculpture #Michelangelo #Renaissance sculpture #out there #inside #ishootsometimes #vvrong

[kaalbela]

Ligier Richier. The Virgin, c. 1530s / Saint John the Evangelist, c. 1530s.

#ligier richier #art #sculpture #medieval sculpture #renaissance sculpture #bronze #medieval art #renaissance art #bronze sculpture #my photography #p

[howamidrivinginlimbo]

The death mask of Dante Alighieri, in Palazzo Vecchio

Most likely, this is not the original death mask that was placed on Dante's face in 1321, but a copy made in 1483 by Pietro and Tullio Lombardo, when they sculpted his tomb in Ravenna. They made his nose more hooked, as that was a sign of intelligence, and that shaped our current view of him.

#dante alighieri #the divine comedy #divina commedia #la divina commedia #palazzo vecchio #firenze #italie #italy #florence #ravenna #italia #travel photography #travel #travel blog #art #death mask #art history #sculpture #renaissance #renaissance sculpture #italian renaissance #15th century #rinascimento #dan brown #inferno #photography

[digilamb]

spirali di luce sentirti, sentirti mio entombment of christ  (detail) c. 1515 chateau de Biron, Dordogne, France

#digicam #digital camera #canon powershot #canon #metropolitan museum of art #the met #met museum #sculpture #14th century #14th century art #renaissance art #renaissance sculpture #patty pravo #miss italia #mochette #liminal spaces #weirdcore #grunge #fairycore #cottagecore #morute #kinderwhore #sad #gothic #francogothic #??? #catholic art but i'm jewish so this post is tainted for all the tradcaths

[poisonedcreature]

#renaissance art #hugh dancy #poetry #dead poets society #alexg #lana del rey #insane woman #feminine hysteria #poetic #poets on tumblr #depression #the goldfinch #renaissance sculpture #Spotify

[noxaeternaetc]

Michelangelo Buonarotti (1475-1564) The Day, Tomb of Giuliano de 'Medici, Florence.

#michelangelo buonarotti #renaissance sculpture #back torso

[adrianprimes]

sirena of the granvelle palace by claude lullier, france s.XVI

#sculpture #siren #renaissance #xvi #art

[letsgostealthelouvre]

There’s a point in a story I wrote recently where a retired king, discussing princehood with his adoptive son, mentions that if he officially becomes a prince, he gets a ceremonial knife, mostly as a joke; this is definitely the kind of knife I was thinking of when I wrote that (although the king and prince are Jewish and this is a Really Christian Knife). 

It’s worth it to check out the Louvre’s record, click on the handle image, and then enlarge it; the carving is a masterwork and very fun to decipher. 

[ID: Two images; one shows a knife with a steel blade and boxwood handle. The second image is a close-up of the handle, which has been carved with tiny intricate figures; it looks like the interior of a church with arched recesses, each of which has a tiny tableau of a biblical scene. It’s difficult to tell, but the scenes include top left, the Annunciation, lower left, Adam and Eve being expelled from Eden, top right, the crucifixion, and lower right, what is described in the record as the Lord’s Supper and the Kiss of Judas, though it’s tough to tell.]

#louvre #renaissance sculpture #renaissance tools #religious art #christian art

[pmamtraveller]

PIETÀ | 1498-99 | by MICHELANGELO

This is a marble sculpture that depicts the VIRGIN MARY holding the dead body of JESUS CHRIST on her lap. It is located in St. PETER’s BASILICA in VATICAN CITY and is one of the most famous and beloved works of the Italian Renaissance.

The composition of the PIETÀ is a perfect example of balance and harmony. MARY’s body is larger than JESUS’, emphasizing her role as a mother and protector. Her head is tilted towards JESUS’ face, expressing her deep sorrow and grief. The figures are positioned in a pyramidal shape, with MARY’s head at the apex, creating a sense of stability and unity.

The emotion portrayed in the PIETÀ is one of profound sadness and grief. MARY’s face is filled with sorrow and her hand gently cradles JESUS’ lifeless body. Her expression and body language convey a sense of acceptance and resignation to the tragedy of her son’s death.

MICHELANGELO’s mastery of anatomy is evident in the realistic depiction of both MARY and JESUS’ bodies. MARY’s face and hands show signs of aging, while JESUS’ body is depicted with a level of detail and realism that is almost lifelike.

The use of marble as the medium for this sculpture is significant. Marble was highly valued in Renaissance art for its ability to capture and reflect light, giving the figures a sense of lifelike radiance. The smooth surface of the marble also allowed MICHELANGELO to create intricate details and textures, such as the folds of MARY’s clothing and the veins in JESUS’ hands.

#pieta #michelangelo #sculpture #Renaissance sculpture #early renaissance #Renaissance

[bebs-art-gallery]

The Cappella Sansevero, Naples, Italy ♡

#art #chapel #art history #architecture #classic academia #artblr #light academia #dark academia #romantic academia #classical art #sculpture #sculptures #church #aesthetic #soft academia #baroque #renaissance art #academia aesthetic #artist #artists #museum #art community #italy #travel #traveling #museum aesthetic #renaissance

[kaalbela]

Dick pics from Renaissance by Imdad Barbhuyan

#imdad barbhuyan #sculpture #renaissance #renaissance sculpture #david #michaelangelo #ph