Spinario (boy pulling a thorn from his foot) 1530 - 1565

"Spinario," a small bronze sculpture by Severo Calzetta da Ravenna, depicts a young boy seated on a rough-hewn stump, delicately pulling a thorn from his foot. The sculpture, likely created between 1530 and 1565, demonstrates the Renaissance fascination with Classical antiquity, echoing the style of ancient Roman bronze sculptures. "Spinario" is a prime example of the High Renaissance period in Italy, where the human form was rendered with meticulous detail and anatomical accuracy. Currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, "Spinario" offers a glimpse into the daily life of a commoner in the Renaissance, highlighting the universal experience of pain and resilience.