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The image shows a round sculpture with intricate design of mythical or fantastical figures. The sculpture features interwoven figures, possibly human or semi-human, along with serpent or dragon-like creatures. It appears to be made of a metallic substance with a golden color highlighting the detailed engravings and relief work. The sculpture is circular with a central hole, potentially for mounting, and seems to depict figures in motion. Raised and recessed areas create a tactile finish, enhancing the visual complexity.
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The image shows a round sculpture with intricate design of mythical or fantastical figures. The sculpture features interwoven figures, possibly human or semi-human, along with serpent or dragon-like creatures. It appears to be made of a metallic substance with a golden color highlighting the detailed engravings and relief work. The sculpture is circular with a central hole, potentially for mounting, and seems to depict figures in motion. Raised and recessed areas create a tactile finish, enhancing the visual complexity.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

A Frieze of Tritons and Nereids

North Italian 16th Century

Date
16th century
Medium
gilded bronze//(gilding slightly rubbed)
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 6.46 cm (2 9/16 in.) gross weight: 57.3 gr (0.126 lb.)
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1957.14.447
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • classical
  • mythology
  • Triton
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance Plaquettes
  • North Italian
  • Nereid
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 44164. 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.