Sculpture
Nessus and Deianira
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- Date
- ca. 1575
- Accession number
- 17.13
- Maker
- Giambologna(Opens in new tab) (Flemish, 1529–1608)
- Dimensions
- 16 5/16 x 12 1/2 in. (41.5 x 31.8 cm.) base: 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 in. (14.9 x 10.5 cm.)
- Medium
- bronze
- Description
- This bronze sculpture portrays the mythological centaur Nessus attempting to abduct Deianira, a princess in Greek mythology. Deianira was also the wife of Heracles, one of the greatest Greek heroes.
- Credit
- The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. The Arabella D. Huntington Memorial Art Collection.
- Department
- European Art
