Bull c. 1590 - 1598

hansreisinger

3d sculpting

rounded shape

sculpture

3d character model

sculptural image

unrealistic statue

sculpting

vertical object

3d character modeling

statue

This bronze sculpture, titled "Bull," was created by Hans Reisinger around the late 16th century. The work depicts a standing bull with a detailed and naturalistic form, showcasing Reisinger's skill in capturing the animal's musculature and anatomy. The bull's posture, with one leg slightly raised, suggests movement and a sense of life. The piece, likely intended as a decorative object, exemplifies the high level of craftsmanship in Renaissance-era sculpture.

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This bull was part of a group of bronze animals that Heinrich Julius, Duke of Braunschweig-Lüneburg (1564–1613), bought for his castle garden. The animals were later incorporated into a fountain; this bull, along with five others, supported a circular basin. The fountain was dismantled, but sixteen animals have been preserved. The bull is modelled on a bronze statue by Giambologna.