The Dwarf Morgante as Bacchus by Giambologna

The Dwarf Morgante as Bacchus 17th - 18th century

bronze, sculpture

imaginative character sketch

3d sculpting

product design sketch

bronze

3d character model

character drawing reference

unrealistic statue

character sketch

sculpture

character design

child character design

decorative-art

3d character modeling

male-nude

"The Dwarf Morgante as Bacchus," a bronze sculpture by Giambologna, captures a playful moment in the life of a dwarf. The figure, likely a portrait of a real person, is depicted as the Roman god of wine and revelry. The sculpture's small size and detailed rendering highlight the figure's youthful appearance and emphasize his unique physical characteristics. It is believed that Giambologna, a master of Renaissance sculpture, was inspired by the growing popularity of dwarfism in the arts and entertainment of the 17th and 18th centuries. This work is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.