Ole Woldbye
Ole Woldbye
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Bertel Thorvaldsen
1770-1844
Hygieia Feeding Asclepius's Snake
Whole work's title
Strength, Health, Justice, and Wisdom
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Location
Inventory Number
A318
Catalogue Number
A318Catalogue Level / Collection
Thorvaldsen's Art > Thorvaldsen's Sculptures (A)
Explanation
- Aesculapius is the god of medicine and his daughter Hygieia, the goddess of health. Here she is giving a health-giving drink to the snake winding itself around Aesculapius’ staff. The scene is an allegory of “Health”.
Motif / Theme
- Animal > Snake
- Object > Tool > Staff > Asclepius staff
- Human > God > Asclepius / Aesculapius
- Human > Goddess > Hygieia / Salus
Version / Edition
Original Model
Dimension
- Diameter 146.5 cm
Art Form / Craft
Sculpture
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Acquisition Mode
Bequest from Bertel ThorvaldsenAcquisition Date
March 24, 1844