Walking Man

anoniem, anonymous, anonymous, anoniem, c. 1600

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 44 cm x width 18.5 cm x depth 17.5 cm x weight 3.74 kg (incl. modern socle), height 35 cm
  • Physical characteristicsbronze