The sculpture is a circular relief depicting two male figures engaged in a handshake over an altar-like structure. One figure is dressed in classical attire, wearing a tunic and a cloak, while the other is similarly robed. In the background, there is a smaller figure or statue on a pedestal. The sculpture is crafted from a material that appears to be silver or a silver-like metal, giving it a shiny and reflective surface. The details are intricately carved, showing the folds in their garments and the expressions on their faces. The sculpture is designed to be viewed from the front, and the deeply carved elements create shadows that highlight the figures' outlines against the circular background.
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The sculpture is a circular relief depicting two male figures engaged in a handshake over an altar-like structure. One figure is dressed in classical attire, wearing a tunic and a cloak, while the other is similarly robed. In the background, there is a smaller figure or statue on a pedestal. The sculpture is crafted from a material that appears to be silver or a silver-like metal, giving it a shiny and reflective surface. The details are intricately carved, showing the folds in their garments and the expressions on their faces. The sculpture is designed to be viewed from the front, and the deeply carved elements create shadows that highlight the figures' outlines against the circular background.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Antique Sacrifice

Tommaso di Calisto

Date
c. 1470/1480
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 12.77 cm (5 in.) gross weight: 397.13 gr (0.876 lb.)
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1985.23.1
Credit line
Edward E. MacCrone Fund
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CSD

Subjects and terms

  • Renaissance Plaquettes
  • Mantuan
Provenance

Lord Kenneth Clark of Saltwood [1903-1983]; his estate; (his estate sale, Sotheby's, London, 27 June, 3 and 5 July 1984, 3rd day, no. 138); (Ellin Mitchell, New York); purchased 21 May 1985 by NGA.

NGA object ID 65891. 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.