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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.