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Equestrian figure
Equestrian figure

Equestrian figure

Date17th century
Maker Italian (Genoa) , 17th century
Label TextThe grace and power of horses made them ideal subjects for painters and sculptors from ancient times. The celebrated Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci made a number of drawings and wax models of rearing horses, which influenced later generations of artists, as in these examples.
Object number67.147.2
Provenance[J.J. Klejman, New York, until 1967]; purchased by Seattle Art Museum (funds from Milnor Roberts), December 9, 1961
Credit LinePurchased from the bequest of Dean Milnor Roberts
Dimensions10 1/8 x 10 1/8 in. (25.72 x 25.72 cm) Overall h.: 15 in.
MediumBronze
Equestrian figure
Equestrian figure
Italian (Genoa)
17th century
Object number: 67.147.1
Image Not Available for Rearing Horse
Rearing Horse
Italian (Genoa)
17th century
Object number: 49.157
Rearing Horse
Rearing Horse
Italian (Genoa)
early 17th century
Object number: 55.216
Image Not Available for Medal
Medal
Italian (Genoa)
Object number: 57.44
Figure Studies
Figure Studies
Italian (Genoa)
17th century
Object number: 58.132
Image Not Available for Untitled (figure)
Untitled (figure)
Italian (Genoa)
18th century
Object number: 91.86
Image Not Available for Untitled (figure)
Untitled (figure)
Italian (Genoa)
18th century
Object number: 91.87
Samson breaking a Column
Samson breaking a Column
Italian (Genoa)
1600
Object number: 49.83
Virgin Mary
Virgin Mary
Italian (Genoa)
early 16th century
Object number: 49.184
Bust of prophet or apostle
Bust of prophet or apostle
Italian (Genoa)
ca. 1530
Object number: 62.27
Section of a Music Sheet
Section of a Music Sheet
Italian (Genoa)
Second half 14th century (c. 1370?)
Object number: 69.53
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Adoration of the Madonna and Child with St. Jerome and a Guardian Angel
Italian (Genoa)
Object number: 60.71