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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.