Artist: Rysbrack, John Michael - English sculptor, 1694-1770; Date(s): circa 1700 - circa 1770; Classification(s): sculpture, figure, carving, white marble, carved in the round; Acquisition: bequeathed by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount, 1816, Founder's Bequest [M.1-1816]
Description: White marble carved in the round. Nude reclining figure. His head is turned onto his left shoulder. He has curly hair and beard. His left hand holds the tail of the lion skin on which he lies, with the lion's mask over his right forearm. A club is in his right hand resting against his right shoulder.
