The Rape of the Sabine Women is a reproduction of the work of the same name in Carrara marble(1574-1580) by Giambologna. The work represents the scene of the famous abduction of the women by the Romans, in a tangle of tense figures that seem to climb upwards on top of each other.

The drama of the event emerges from the work: from the shock of the elderly father Sabinus to the girl, from the extreme tension of the young Roman soldier, up to the top of this tower of bodies, culminating in the woman's desperation who, like many of her sisters, was unable to free herself from the young man's hold.

Characteristics

• Material: recomposed Carrara marble
• Hand patinated
• Base: marble
• Dimensioni: 28 x 8 x 8 cm  (11,02 x 3,15 x 3,15 inches)
• Weight: 0.800 Kg
• Produced in Italy 

Historical Curiosities 

The episode of the Rape of the Sabine Women represents a crucial moment in Roman history which has inspired numerous artists over the centuries. 

It is a much discussed event in Roman mythology. According to legend, Romulus and his men kidnapped the Sabine women to solve the problem of the lack of women in the new city of Rome. This episode marked the beginning of a war between the Romans and the Sabines, which ultimately ended with a peace mediated by the kidnapped women, who in the meantime had become wives and mothers.

The artistic representation of this event has been interpreted by many artists, but the most famous version is probably that of Giambologna, a Flemish sculptor who created a marble version exhibited at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence.

Maintenance 

To keep your marble statue always shining, it is recommended to clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals, which could damage the surface. If necessary, use a delicate detergent, rinse with clean water and dry quickly with a cloth to avoid the formation of streaks.