Rape of the Sabine Women by Giambologna - Marble statue 26.77 in (68 cm)

The Rape of the Sabine Women is a Carrara marble reproduction of Giambologna’s famous work displayed in the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence.

This sculpture depicts one of the best-known episodes in ancient Roman history: the abduction of the Sabine women by the Romans. Its intertwined figures seem to climb upwards over one another in a composition filled with tension.

The sculptural group, created with great technical skill, expresses the entire drama of the kidnapping: from the shock of the elderly father Sabinus for his daughter, from the extreme tension of the young Roman soldier, up to the top of this tower of bodies, culminating in desperation of the girl who, like many of her sisters, was unable to free herself from the young man's hold.

From this work of art emerge the intensity, the force of the moment and the complexity of human emotions.

Characteristics

• Material: reconstituted Carrara marble
• Hand patinated
• Base: marble
• Dimensions: 26.77 × 7.28 × 7.28 in (68 × 18.5 × 18.5 cm)
• Weight: 11 Kg
• Produced in Italy

Historical Curiosities

After founding Rome, Romulus took care of fortifying it and in a short time it became so powerful that it could compete with all its neighbors. Romulus then turned to nearby populations to form alliances and obtain women with whom to populate the newborn city. However, no people responded to his appeal, and he decided to perpetuate his purpose through deception: he instituted solemn games called Consualia to which he invited neighboring peoples. During the game, at a pre-arranged signal, the Roman soldiers drew their weapons and took the unmarried women hostage, allowing the rest of their people to escape.

Maintenance

To best preserve the work, we recommend cleaning it with a soft, dry cloth. In case of dust, use warm water and soap, but it is important to dry the surface carefully after washing it to avoid the formation of stains and water marks. Absolutely avoid aggressive chemical detergents that could ruin the patina.

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