Where Is Inkwell and Candlestick with the Infant Hercules

Q: Where can I see this sculpture?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to c. 1510–20. It's made from bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 21 x 11 x 13 cm (8 1/4 x 4 5/16 x 5 1/8 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

Completed in 1505 by Severo da Ravenna, Roman/Italian work, dating to c. 1510–20. Made from bronze, it measures Overall: 21 x 11 x 13 cm (8 1/4 x 4 5/16 x 5 1/8 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the European Painting and Sculpture department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to c. 1510–20. It's made from bronze. Dimensions: Overall: 21 x 11 x 13 cm (8 1/4 x 4 5/16 x 5 1/8 in.).

It's made from bronze. Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

Inkwell and Candlestick with the Infant Hercules Killing the Serpents

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