The sculpture is a circular bronze relief medallion depicting multiple figures in a dynamic scene. The figures are dressed in historical attire, with some wearing helmets, robes, and tunics. The relief shows a scene where one figure is on the ground reaching out, while others seem to be in pursuit or confrontation, armed with spears or staffs. The background has minimal detailing. The bottom of the sculpture has the word "RESPICE" inscribed. The material is a bronze-like metal with a weathered, darkened patina. The dimensions and details are scaled to fit the circular form, creating a compact yet detailed narrative.
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The sculpture is a circular bronze relief medallion depicting multiple figures in a dynamic scene. The figures are dressed in historical attire, with some wearing helmets, robes, and tunics. The relief shows a scene where one figure is on the ground reaching out, while others seem to be in pursuit or confrontation, armed with spears or staffs. The background has minimal detailing. The bottom of the sculpture has the word "RESPICE" inscribed. The material is a bronze-like metal with a weathered, darkened patina. The dimensions and details are scaled to fit the circular form, creating a compact yet detailed narrative.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

A Combat

Italian 15th Century

Date
c. 1480
Medium
bronze//Light brown patina
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.) gross weight: 7 gr
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1957.14.212
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CSD

Subjects and terms

  • Italian
  • Life of Christ
  • religious
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance Plaquettes
  • Betrayal of Christ
Provenance

Gustave Dreyfus [1837-1914], Paris; his estate; purchased 1930 by (Duveen Brothers, Inc., London and New York); purchased 1945 by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, New York; gift 1957 to NGA.

Inscription

across bottom in exergue: RESPICE

NGA object ID 43933. 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.