Mid 19th Century Bronze Borghese Gladiator

Details

Description

This bronze is modeled on an ancient Greco-Roman marble sculpture unearthed among the ruins of Nero’s palace on the outskirts … Read more This bronze is modeled on an ancient Greco-Roman marble sculpture unearthed among the ruins of Nero’s palace on the outskirts of Rome in the early 17th century. It quickly made its way to Rome, eventually entering the Borghese family collection. Purchased by Napoleon in 1807, the sculpture was brought to France, where it now resides in the Louvre. Although originally dubbed a "gladiator," most art historians today agree that the figure actually represents a warrior in combat. See less