Rheinhold’s sculpture invites questions about human origins, scientific knowledge and the ways we understand ourselves. These pages bring together the sculpture’s history, its maker and interpretations of its enduring themes.
The SculptureExplore the sculpture and its details.
History & MeaningTrace its historical context and interpretation.
Hugo RheinholdDiscover the artist and his work.
The Monkey as an Intellectual PuzzleAn essay on Darwin, Hamlet, Genesis and the questions raised by the bronze.
Affe mit Schädel — WikipediaConsult the English-language reference article (opens in a new tab).