The sculpture depicts a hunting scene with armed hunters on horseback, holding spears, accompanied by dogs. There are additional horses in the background. The sculpture has an oval relief presentation with intricate details, such as flowing garments and textures reminiscent of ancient Roman or Greek warriors. The color of the sculpture is bronze-like, suggesting a metallic composition. The figures are highly detailed, showing the textures of the horses' manes and the musculature of the riders and dogs, creating a dynamic visual narrative.
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The sculpture depicts a hunting scene with armed hunters on horseback, holding spears, accompanied by dogs. There are additional horses in the background. The sculpture has an oval relief presentation with intricate details, such as flowing garments and textures reminiscent of ancient Roman or Greek warriors. The color of the sculpture is bronze-like, suggesting a metallic composition. The figures are highly detailed, showing the textures of the horses' manes and the musculature of the riders and dogs, creating a dynamic visual narrative.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

A Panther Hunt

Giovanni Bernardi

Medium
lead//Very dark brown patina
Dimensions
overall (oval): 6.6 x 8.3 cm (2 5/8 x 3 1/4 in.) gross weight: 37 gr
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1957.14.521
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CSD

Subjects and terms

  • Roman
  • Bolognese
  • Renaissance
  • sports
  • genre
  • Hunting
  • Renaissance Plaquettes
  • Panther
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: .IO

NGA object ID 44240. 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.