Artwork
The Statue of Marforio
The Statue of Marforio is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Italian 16th Century. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:Lettered LL: "Ant. Lafreri Sequanus Excudebat Romae MDL"
About this work
Overview
The Statue of Marforio is a 16th-century Italian engraving by Antonio Lafreri, documenting an ancient statue.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts the talking statue of Oceanus, an important relic in Rome that was relocated multiple times before coming to rest in the piazza del Campidoglio.
Technique & Style
Executed in engraving, a printmaking technique, the work provides a visual record of the statue's appearance.
History & Provenance
The statue itself was moved several times within Rome, ultimately settling in the piazza del Campidoglio, indicating its significance to the city.
Artist & collection
Artist
An anonymous 16th-century Italian sculptor left a handful of small bronzes in dark brown and gilt.
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