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The sculpture features three human figures and a lion in a dynamic interaction. One figure is pulling at the lion's mane while the other two are nearby. The sculpture has a bronze-like appearance with a dark brown patina and light reflections on raised surfaces. In the background, there are architectural features like arches and a round tower. The composition is detailed and in a bas-relief style, giving it a three-dimensional look despite being on a flat surface.
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The sculpture features three human figures and a lion in a dynamic interaction. One figure is pulling at the lion's mane while the other two are nearby. The sculpture has a bronze-like appearance with a dark brown patina and light reflections on raised surfaces. In the background, there are architectural features like arches and a round tower. The composition is detailed and in a bas-relief style, giving it a three-dimensional look despite being on a flat surface.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

An Allegorical Scene

German 16th Century

Date
16th century
Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina
Dimensions
overall: 6.8 x 5.9 cm (2 11/16 x 2 5/16 in.) gross weight: 77 gr
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1957.14.570
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • allegory
  • Bacchanal
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance Plaquettes
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 44290. 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.