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The sculpture features a relief of multiple figures. There is a central bearded figure with wings seated upon a lion’s head. To the left, a figure in flowing garments is seen with a round shield. To the right of the central figure, there are additional figures, with one appearing to hold a goblet. The figures are intricately detailed and appear to be in motion. The material of the sculpture is a dark, metallic bronze, capturing light on its raised surfaces to accentuate details. Overall, the sculpture presents historical or mythological figures in a narrative arrangement.
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The sculpture features a relief of multiple figures. There is a central bearded figure with wings seated upon a lion’s head. To the left, a figure in flowing garments is seen with a round shield. To the right of the central figure, there are additional figures, with one appearing to hold a goblet. The figures are intricately detailed and appear to be in motion. The material of the sculpture is a dark, metallic bronze, capturing light on its raised surfaces to accentuate details. Overall, the sculpture presents historical or mythological figures in a narrative arrangement.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

An Allegorical Scene

Paduan 16th Century

Date
16th century
Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina
Dimensions
overall (trapezoidal): 4.51 × 10.6 cm (1 3/4 × 4 3/16 in.) gross weight: 96.39 gr (0.213 lb.)
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1957.14.383
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
  • Fate
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 44109. 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.