The floor in one of Thorvaldsen’s studios in Rome collapses. The original model of Ganymede with Jupiter’s Eagle, cf. A45, is smashed, and marble versions of Shepherd Boy, cf. A177 and Cupid Triumphant, cf. A22, are damaged.

Primary sources

• Documents concerning the subject Floor Collapse in Thorvaldsen’s Workshop 8.11.1820.

Other references

• Thiele III, p. 88-91.

• Frederik Barfod: Thorvaldsensk Album, København 1844, p. 53.

• Related Article: Floor Collapse in Thorvaldsen’s Workshop

Last updated 02.02.2018