Okse 1553 - 1591

"Okse" (Ox) is a small, intricately carved bronze relief by Italian Renaissance artist Antonio Abondio, dating from 1553-1591. The work, currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, portrays a single ox standing in profile, its form rendered with great detail and sensitivity. Abondio's masterful use of the medium creates a sense of realism and life in the ox's powerful presence. The artwork is a testament to the artist's skill in representing natural forms with precision, a key feature of Renaissance art.