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The sculpture features a group of figures in a dynamic scene. The figures are mostly depicted nude or partially draped in cloth. The scene appears lively and communal, with individuals engaged in various activities or interactions. The material of the sculpture appears to be metal, likely bronze, with an aged patina. The sculpture is a rectangular panel with a slightly curved form. The figures in the relief stand out with a three-dimensional quality, illustrating intricate details of muscle, facial expressions, and accessories.
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The sculpture features a group of figures in a dynamic scene. The figures are mostly depicted nude or partially draped in cloth. The scene appears lively and communal, with individuals engaged in various activities or interactions. The material of the sculpture appears to be metal, likely bronze, with an aged patina. The sculpture is a rectangular panel with a slightly curved form. The figures in the relief stand out with a three-dimensional quality, illustrating intricate details of muscle, facial expressions, and accessories.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

An Assembly of Gods

Venetian 15th or 16th Century

Date
late 15th - early 16th century
Medium
bronze//Dark laquer (much rubbed) over light brown bronze
Dimensions
overall (oblong w/ concave ends): 6.5 x 15 cm (2 9/16 x 5 7/8 in.) gross weight: 214 gr
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1957.14.374
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Venetian
  • classical
  • mythology
  • Renaissance
  • Saturn
  • Renaissance Plaquettes
  • Mercury
  • Neptune
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.

NGA object ID 44099. 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.