The sculpture is a circular relief medallion depicting three figures in an intricate scene. On the left, there is a seated figure possibly depicting a female in classical attire, holding what appears to be a scroll or manuscript on her lap, and the figure is adorned with a helmet. To the right, another figure in flowing robes is kneeling, perhaps engaging in an act of offering or communication with the seated figure. Above them, a winged figure is shown flying in the sky and holding a scythe. Classical architecture is seen in the background. The sculpture is made of dark bronze material with detailed engravings. The lower part of the medallion features an inscribed phrase in Latin, "NE TVRBATA VOLENT."
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The sculpture is a circular relief medallion depicting three figures in an intricate scene. On the left, there is a seated figure possibly depicting a female in classical attire, holding what appears to be a scroll or manuscript on her lap, and the figure is adorned with a helmet. To the right, another figure in flowing robes is kneeling, perhaps engaging in an act of offering or communication with the seated figure. Above them, a winged figure is shown flying in the sky and holding a scythe. Classical architecture is seen in the background. The sculpture is made of dark bronze material with detailed engravings. The lower part of the medallion features an inscribed phrase in Latin, "NE TVRBATA VOLENT."

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Allegory with Minerva, Time, and a Sybil [reverse]

Lorenzo Maria Weber

Date
1725
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 8.93 cm (3 1/2 in.) gross weight: 185.41 gr (0.409 lb.) axis: 12:00
Classification
Sculpture · Medal/Medallion
Accession number
1997.114.41.b
Credit line
Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Time span
1701 to 1725
Department
CSD

Subjects and terms

  • Florentine
  • allegory
  • classical
  • mythology
  • cast
  • Time
  • Minerva
  • Sybil
Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1997 to NGA.

Inscription

in exergue: NE.TVRBATA / VOLENT

NGA object ID 103334. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.