Ganimede and the eagle
This monumental marble sculpture depicts Ganymede offering a bowl to an eagle, embodying Neoclassical ideals of balance and idealized form. Created by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen in 1831, it’s housed at the Chrysler Museum of Art and showcases his mastery of sculptural technique.
albert bertel thorvaldsen
Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844): Explore neoclassical sculptures by this Danish-Icelandic master! Heroic figures, religious art & monuments across Europe – including works in St. Peter's Basilica.
Accademia di San Luca
The National Academy of Saint Luca has its origin in the institution established between the late 1500s and early 1600s.