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The sculpture portrays a child with wings standing on a pedestal. The child has curly hair, is raising its right hand, and the left hand is lowered. The bronze material gives the sculpture a dark, metallic sheen, with polished highlights. The pedestal is supported by two smaller figures on either side. The base is intricately designed with scrolling floral motifs and human-like faces. The sculpture showcases a classical style reminiscent of Renaissance artistry.
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The sculpture portrays a child with wings standing on a pedestal. The child has curly hair, is raising its right hand, and the left hand is lowered. The bronze material gives the sculpture a dark, metallic sheen, with polished highlights. The pedestal is supported by two smaller figures on either side. The base is intricately designed with scrolling floral motifs and human-like faces. The sculpture showcases a classical style reminiscent of Renaissance artistry.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Andiron with Putto Finial

Nicolò Roccatagliata

Date
model c. 1600, cast probably 17th/18th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (height): 108.3 cm (42 5/8 in.)
Classification
Sculpture · Utilitarian Object
Accession number
1991.145.2
Credit line
Gift of Asbjorn R. Lunde, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Genoese-Venetian
  • European Small Bronzes before 1900
Provenance

Asbjorn R. Lunde [1927-2017], New York; gift 1991 to NGA.

NGA object ID 73441. 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.