
Hercules and Omphale
1680
This marble relief depicts two reclining figures in dynamic composition, carved in white stone with precise anatomical detail and flowing drapery. The figure on the left reclines horizontally while the figure on the right, positioned above, gestures expressively while holding what appears to be architectural elements or objects. The work demonstrates masterful handling of marble carving technique, with carefully modulated surface textures differentiating flesh, fabric, and ornamental details. Rich baroque spatial complexity emerges through overlapping forms and the interplay of negative and positive space, characteristic of late 17th century European sculptural practice.
- Medium
- White marble
- Dimensions
- Location
- David Zwirner 69th Street, New York, NY
Notes
From the exhibition 'Set in Stone' at David Zwirner 69th Street, NYC, May 12 to June 26, 2026, in collaboration with Galerie Kugel, Paris. Tombstone date: Florence, c. 1680-1690. Exhibition Only (not for sale at this show).
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