Walking Man

Nuremberg, c. 1580-1600, bronze

The limbs of this figure of a walking man were cast individually and assembled later. It was probably originally intended as part of a clock or an automaton, which would have had a mechanism to move its arms and legs. Such moving objects were prized possessions and found their way to princely Kunstkammern (cabinets of art and curiosities) throughout Europe.

  • Artwork typesculpture
  • Object numberBK-16083
  • Dimensionsheight 35 cm, height 44 cm x width 18.5 cm x depth 17.5 cm x weight 3.745 kg
  • Physical characteristicsbrons