(b. 1597, Bruxelles, d. 1643, Livorno)

Rondanini Faun 1625-30 (restored) Marble, height 175 cm (without plinth) British Museum, London

The antique torso was formerly in the Palazzo Rondanini, Rome. It was restored (completed) by François Duquesnoy.

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Author: DUQUESNOY, François Title: Rondanini Faun Time-line: 1601-1650 School: Flemish Form: sculpture