Bacchus

This sculpture by Sansovino, created between 1511 and 1512 for Giovanni Bartolini, was perhaps admired more than the “Bacchus” by Michelangelo. In line with the theories at that time, the artist measured himself against the antique in an imitation of reality and reached a result of greater technical and illusionist virtuosity, remaining faithful to the canons of a classical, harmonious composition.