Female figure

GIAMBOLOGNA · 1573 →

MEDIUM: Marble, height 115 cm
TYPE: Other

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PERIOD MUSIC

BYRD, William (1543-1623) — Agnus Dei

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This nude female, like other contemporary figures sculpted by Giambologna, is associated with a vase. The vase was regarded as an exemplary architectural product, an illustration of geometrical principles and of the use of compass. All were derived from circles.

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  author       = {Krén, Emil and Marx, Daniel},
  title        = {Female figure by GIAMBOLOGNA},
  organization = {{Web Gallery of Art}},
  date         = {2026-09-14},
  url          = {https://beta.wga.hu/artists/giambologna-rd5b510539e17a3/female-figure-r669db0f6ef9e41},
  urldate      = {2026-09-14},
  langid       = {english}
}

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