This is the famous Giambologna’s statue called ‘The Rape of the Sabine Women’.
Dating from 1583 it was carved from a single block of flawed marble. It stands in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence. One of most beautiful cities in the world.
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Great capture!
You sure captured this amazing piece of work beautifully. I remember it well. My husband Fred and I lived in Tuscany for over two years. Now we live near Roma, while Fred’s working on a project.
Excellent Capture of an Awesome Sculpture!
Very belated thank you Lee……………Joyce!!
– Fara
Great capture Fara. Wonderful work.
Many thanks Hany!!
– Fara
Lovely piece and capture Fara..well done.

Thank you so much Derek…………………..I am doing a happy dance with delight……………………..Joyce
– Fara