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The object is circular, with a central hole. It is intricately decorated with various figures and symbols, including human-like mythological creatures. The upper portion shows centaurs holding a human figure, while the lower part features figures resembling mermaids or fish-tailed creatures. Surrounding them are swirling patterns. The sculpture appears to be made of a dark material, possibly oxidized metal, giving it a bronze or dark brown hue. The surface is textured with detailed relief work, emphasizing the figures' musculature and designs. The craftsmanship is evident in the intricate detailing. The object has mythological or symbolic significance and is set against a neutral, dark background.
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The object is circular, with a central hole. It is intricately decorated with various figures and symbols, including human-like mythological creatures. The upper portion shows centaurs holding a human figure, while the lower part features figures resembling mermaids or fish-tailed creatures. Surrounding them are swirling patterns. The sculpture appears to be made of a dark material, possibly oxidized metal, giving it a bronze or dark brown hue. The surface is textured with detailed relief work, emphasizing the figures' musculature and designs. The craftsmanship is evident in the intricate detailing. The object has mythological or symbolic significance and is set against a neutral, dark background.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

A Frieze of Centaurs and Tritons

Attributed to Master IO.F.F.

Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 6.59 cm (2 5/8 in.) gross weight: 119.33 gr (0.263 lb.)
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1957.14.448
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Bolognese
  • classical
  • mythology
  • Triton
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance Plaquettes
  • Centaur
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 44165. 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.