Bellona 1878

"Bellona" is a bronze sculpture created by Auguste Rodin in 1878. This bust depicts the Roman goddess of war, Bellona, adorned in a helmet and draped in a flowing robe. The sculpture showcases Rodin's signature style, characterized by a realistic portrayal of the human form, with a focus on capturing the raw emotion and dynamism of his subjects. Rodin's "Bellona" is currently housed at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University.