Biblis before 1900

ferdinandleenhoff

bronze, sculpture

portrait

sculpture

classical-realism

bronze

figuration

sculpture

academic-art

nude

statue

Ferdinand Leenhoff's bronze sculpture "Biblis" depicts a nude woman with flowing drapery, captured in a moment of introspective contemplation. The sculpture, created before 1900, showcases Leenhoff's talent for realistic portrayal and the depiction of emotion. Standing tall at 190 cm, the figure's graceful form and intricate detailing captivate viewers, inviting them to contemplate the timeless beauty of the human form.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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Biblis is a character who appears in the Metamorphoses by Roman poet Ovid: her love for her brother remained unrequited and eventually she died of desire and was transformed into a spring. Sculptor Ferdinand Leenhoff taught at Amsterdam’s Rijksacademie.