The sculpture is a circular relief featuring three human figures. On the left is a seated male figure, partially reclined back with his right arm bent behind him. In the center stands a figure holding an object, possibly a musical instrument like a lyre. On the right side stands a female figure draped in clothing, holding a staff or spear. The relief is crafted from a brownish material, likely a type of bronze. The figures are depicted in a classical style with attention to clothing folds and muscular definition. The sculpture's oval shape is highlighted by a raised border, and there is a small hole near the top center, possibly for suspension or mounting.
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The sculpture is a circular relief featuring three human figures. On the left is a seated male figure, partially reclined back with his right arm bent behind him. In the center stands a figure holding an object, possibly a musical instrument like a lyre. On the right side stands a female figure draped in clothing, holding a staff or spear. The relief is crafted from a brownish material, likely a type of bronze. The figures are depicted in a classical style with attention to clothing folds and muscular definition. The sculpture's oval shape is highlighted by a raised border, and there is a small hole near the top center, possibly for suspension or mounting.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Apollo

Valerio Belli

Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
overall (oval): 2.5 x 2.1 cm (1 x 13/16 in.) gross weight: 9 gr
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1957.14.499
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CSD

Subjects and terms

  • classical
  • mythology
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance Plaquettes
  • Vicenza
  • Athena
  • Apollo
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.

Inscription

across bottom in exergue: VA.F.

NGA object ID 44218. 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.