Two men wrestling
late 17th century?
Medium
Bronze, on later stone base
Dimensions
Overall (confirmed): 16 1/4 × 8 3/8 × 8 1/2 in. (41.3 × 21.3 × 21.6 cm)
Classification
Sculpture-Bronze
Culture
possibly Northern European
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Howard J. Sachs and Mr. Peter G. Sachs, in memory of Miss Edith L. Sachs, 1978
Accession Number
1978.516.8
Tags
Art Historical Context
Behold *Two Men Wrestling*, a bronze sculpture attributed to Ferdinando Tacca, dating to the late 17 century. Measuring 16¼ × 8⅜ × 8½ inches (41.3 × 21.3 × 21.6 cm) overall, it rests on a later stone base captures two muscular figures locked in fervent combat. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, this work exemplifies the era's fascination with physical exertion and human anatomy in miniature form. Crafted in bronze—a favored medium for its durability and ability to convey fine details and patina over time—the sculpture highlights ma...