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The Rape of the Sabines

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Giambologna: Rape of the Sabines
Giambologna: Rape of the Sabines Two views of Rape of the Sabines, marble sculpture by Giambologna, 1583; in the Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence.

"The Rape of the Sabines" is a marble sculpture created by Giambologna between 1579 and 1583. This Mannerist sculpture is known for its complex, interweaving composition of three figures in an upward spiral, designed to be viewed from any angle.12

The sculpture is located in the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, Italy. Giambologna, a prominent Mannerist sculptor, was influenced by Hellenistic sculpture and Michelangelo. His work, including "The Rape of the Sabines," often displays a dynamic quality and intricate composition that foreshadowed the Baroque style. The sculpture's subject matter is linked to the legend of the founding of Rome, where early Roman men abducted Sabine women to populate their new city.123

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