The image shows a small, round relief carved into a coin or medallion. It features several human figures in various poses, possibly representing a mythological scene. The figures are in a dynamic interaction, with one central standing figure surrounded by others, some of whom appear to be kneeling or sitting. The sculpture is predominantly a brownish-gold color, suggesting it is made of metal, possibly bronze. The surface shows signs of age and patina, giving it a rough texture. The imagery is intricate and detailed, despite the small size of the sculpture, and it appears quite ancient or antique in style.
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The image shows a small, round relief carved into a coin or medallion. It features several human figures in various poses, possibly representing a mythological scene. The figures are in a dynamic interaction, with one central standing figure surrounded by others, some of whom appear to be kneeling or sitting. The sculpture is predominantly a brownish-gold color, suggesting it is made of metal, possibly bronze. The surface shows signs of age and patina, giving it a rough texture. The imagery is intricate and detailed, despite the small size of the sculpture, and it appears quite ancient or antique in style.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

An Assembly of Gods [reverse]

Master IO.F.F.

Date
second half 15th century
Medium
bronze//Light brown patina
Dimensions
overall (oval): 4.2 x 3.6 cm (1 5/8 x 1 7/16 in.) gross weight: 44 gr
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1957.14.470.b
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CSD

Subjects and terms

  • Bolognese
  • classical
  • mythology
  • Mars
  • Renaissance
  • Cupid
  • Venus
  • Mercury
  • Vulcan
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 44189. 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.