{"product_id":"copia-del-ratto-delle-sabine-giambologna-statua-in-marmo-50-cm","title":"Rape of the Sabine Women by Giambologna - Marble statue 50 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sculpture in \u003cstrong\u003eCarrara marble\u003c\/strong\u003e depicts the \u003cstrong\u003eRape of the Sabine Women\u003c\/strong\u003e, faithfully reproducing the original work created by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGiambologna\u003c\/strong\u003e (1574-1580) and today kept in the \u003cstrong\u003eLoggia dei Lanzi\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Florence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artist took inspiration from the historical \u003cstrong\u003eabduction of Sabine women by the\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRomans. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculpture, which develops vertically, shows a set of figures that are well intertwined and solid with each other. Giambologna was in fact famous for his ability to create \u003cstrong\u003edynamic compositions\u003c\/strong\u003e, in this case he chose to represent the culminating moment of the abduction, in which the tension between the protagonists is palpable.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe can well notice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe shock of the elderly father Sabinus for his daughter, the tension of the young Roman soldier up to the top of this \u003cstrong\u003etower of bodies\u003c\/strong\u003e, from where the desperation of the girl emerges who, like many of her sisters, was unable to free himself from the young man\u0026#39;s hold.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristics\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: recomposed Carrara marble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHand patinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e : marble\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e : 50 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e : 3.5 Kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u0026quot;Rape of the Sabine Women\u0026quot; is a legendary episode in the history of Rome, dating back to the first years of the city\u0026#39;s foundation. According to legend, \u003cstrong\u003eRomulus, founder of Rome\u003c\/strong\u003e, organized a great festival to attract the nearby populations. During the celebration, the Romans kidnapped the Sabine women to take them as wives, thus ensuring the \u003cstrong\u003egrowth of the Roman population\u003c\/strong\u003e. This event, although violent, is interpreted as a symbol of the beginning of the \u003cstrong\u003eintegration between different cultures in ancient Rome\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your marble statue in the best condition, it is advisable to clean it regularly with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dry cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is essential to avoid using harsh chemicals that could damage the surface. If necessary, use a cloth slightly dampened with warm water to remove dust or any stains. It is important to keep the statue away from sources of excessive humidity or direct sunlight to preserve its beauty over time.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32520842248295,"sku":"ISACRATTOSABIN50","price":242.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/giambologna-rape-of-sabine-sculpture-marble.webp?v=1771694723","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.co.uk\/products\/copia-del-ratto-delle-sabine-giambologna-statua-in-marmo-50-cm","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}