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Lux Ring Hercules and the Bull

An intaglio of extraordinary dynamic mastery dominates the Lux Ring, depicting Hercules leading the Bull out of Crete. A few essential, decisive strokes sculpt the entire mythological scene: the powerful forces of the two actors confront each other, with the hero's legs and the animal's hooves crossing without hindering one another, captured in the instant of negotiation towards their shared goal. Hercules turns towards the observer, his arm extended in guidance, while the bull, rendered furious despite itself yet docile to the hero's lead, follows in compliance. The magnificent volumes and soft lines of the engraving bestow almost motion upon the figures, which emerge sharply from the golden background.The object distinguishes itself by a material density of the metal that makes itself felt on the hand, gifting a sensation of stability and vigour. The 18 kt gold-finished bronze, hand-polished, envelops the scene with glow; the surface is flat and lustrous, able of responding to ambien

Venduto da: Gioielli a Roma - Grand Tour Collection Sei il proprietario?

Aggiornato il 10/06/2026