Cuette Of Hercules Essay

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The process of experiencing a work can be transcendental, for in that moment, the viewer becomes whole and connected to it. Sculptures depicting movement and action in particular, can stimulate a powerful visual and psychological experience and even provoke a response from the viewers. Movement in sculpture can be created from within through style, form, and materiality of the figures or objects represented, but can also involve the external world as many sculptures encourage the viewers to physically move around the work. Movement can also help enhance the quality of a collection and emphasise on the virtuosity and craftsmanship of the artist. The following essay will address the connection between action, materiality and experience in two works that are on display at the Wallace Collection: Statuette of Hercules and Cupid Blindfold on a Dolphin. These two statuettes depict figures in motion who are about to complete a critical action in their mythological histories. The Statuette of Hercules (Fig. 1) was created by Francesco da Sant’ Agata in 1520 and is currently on display in the Sixteenth Century Gallery room. The work depicts the nude figure of Hercules who is in the midst of swinging …show more content…

The work, Statuette of Hercules, was made using boxwood, which is a wood that is found in England, other parts in the south of Europe and some parts of Asia. The wood is quite firm and ‘fine’ in texture; its distinct yellow colour also made it valuable. The use of boxwood is very important as the colour of the wood is quite appealing to the eye and makes the action more attractive and fascinating. It also makes the details more visible, for example, the tensed muscles of Hercules and his curls become more distinguished. This would makes the viewers appreciate the sculpture more and also increase the theatricality of the

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