EPISODE · Jul 12, 2023 · 16 MIN
Episode 234 – Giambologna's "Rape of the Sabine" (Piazza della Signoria, Florence)
from Rebuilding The Renaissance
Still located in the Loggia dei Lanzi where it was installed in 1583, the "Rape of the Sabine" was produced for Grand Duke Cosimo I de' Medici. While the group of three figures may seem like a fitting representation of the mythological event where Roman men took Sabine women as their wives, the statue was originally subject-less.
Embed this episode
Ready to play
Episode 234 – Giambologna's "Rape of the Sabine" (Piazza della Signoria, Florence)
0:00
16:26
1×
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this episode of Rebuilding The Renaissance?
This episode is 16 minutes long.
When was this Rebuilding The Renaissance episode published?
This episode was published on July 12, 2023.
Can I download this Rebuilding The Renaissance episode?
Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!