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The sculpture is a round medallion with a relief sculpture depicting a cherubic child holding a small animal. To the right is an urn on a pedestal, and the background features branches and a bird in flight. The sculpture is dark brown, possibly bronze, with intricate details and a patina, giving it an aged appearance. The composition is vibrant and dynamic, capturing a moment with detailed artistry.
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The sculpture is a round medallion with a relief sculpture depicting a cherubic child holding a small animal. To the right is an urn on a pedestal, and the background features branches and a bird in flight. The sculpture is dark brown, possibly bronze, with intricate details and a patina, giving it an aged appearance. The composition is vibrant and dynamic, capturing a moment with detailed artistry.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

An Allegorical Scene

Andrea Briosco, called Riccio

Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 4.95 cm (1 15/16 in.) gross weight: 31.33 gr (0.069 lb.)
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1957.14.350
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Paduan
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance Plaquettes
  • classical
  • allegory
  • Calumny
  • Spirit and Matter
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.

Marks

Reverse bears former inventory number 160 (underlined) in black ink (unidentified collection), as well as earlier-style NGA accession number in red paint.

NGA object ID 44074. 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.