Bronze Aurora - Bust After Michelangelo

Michelangelo's Aurora Reimagined

Experience the genius of Michelangelo through this stunning bust of Aurora, the Roman goddess of dawn. This exceptional piece features a marble head with a bronze layered surface, mounted on an elegant leaded socle, creating a dramatic interplay of materials and finishes.

Commissioned by Pope Julius II

Aurora was one of a pair of allegorical figures commissioned by Pope Julius II around 1513, during the height of the Italian Renaissance. Michelangelo created these figures as part of his monumental sculptural programme, showcasing his unparalleled ability to capture both physical beauty and profound symbolism in stone.

The Goddess of Dawn

Aurora, goddess of the dawn, represents renewal, hope, and the eternal cycle of day and night. Michelangelo's interpretation captures her in a moment of awakening—a figure of grace and power that embodies the Renaissance ideals of beauty and classical mythology.

Bronze and Marble Elegance

This reproduction features a marble head enhanced with a bronze layered surface, creating a rich, warm patina that adds depth and character to Michelangelo's original design. Mounted on a leaded socle, the bust commands presence while maintaining the refined elegance of Renaissance sculpture.

A Renaissance Masterpiece

Created circa 1513 during one of the most productive periods of Michelangelo's career, this work represents the pinnacle of Renaissance artistry. The original is housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon in France, where it continues to inspire visitors with its timeless beauty.

Museum-Quality Craftsmanship

Handcrafted in England by Sculptured Arts Studio, this faithful reproduction brings the majesty of Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece into your collection.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 52 cm (H) × 25 cm (W) × 24 cm (D)
• Weight: 16 kg
• Material: Marble head with bronze layered surface
• Leaded socle base
• Handmade in England by Sculptured Arts Studio
• After Michelangelo, circa 1513
• Original: Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, France
• Time period: Renaissance
• Commissioned by Pope Julius II

Own a piece of Renaissance history—a sculpture that celebrates the genius of Michelangelo and the timeless beauty of classical mythology.