Nessus and Deianeira

Cleveland Museum of Art

Nessus and Deianeira

Francesco Fanelli

Date
made in England, probably 1630–40
Medium
bronze
Culture
Italy, 17th century
Department
European Painting and Sculpture
Institution
Cleveland Museum of Art

Fanelli apparently came from Florence and this group clearly indicates that he was familiar with the work of Giambologna, the leading sculptor active in that city around 1600.

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