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The sculpture depicts a scene with a central figure clad in flowing robes, possibly holding a weapon or tool in one outstretched hand while facing a menacing creature or possibly severing its head. The figure appears to be in a dynamic stance. Surrounding this character are elements of a rugged natural landscape, including various trees, hills, and a castle in the background. Additionally, there is a container or vessel and possibly a water feature like a stream or waterfall to the left side of the composition. On the right, there is a pile of spherical objects. The sculpture is crafted from bronze, lending it a rich brown color with greenish patina in some areas.
National Gallery of Art · Sculpture
Allegory of Wrath
Peter Flötner
- Date
- c. 1535
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- overall: 4.3 x 6.8 cm (1 11/16 x 2 11/16 in.)
- Classification
- Sculpture · Plaquette
- Accession number
- 1996.41.3
- Credit line
- Eugene L. and Marie-Louise Garbáty Fund
- Time span
- 1501 to 1550
- Department
- CSD
Subjects and terms
- emotion
- allegory
- cast
- Renaissance Plaquettes
- Nuremberg
- Wrath
Provenance
Miss Sylvia Adams; (her sale, Bonham & Sons, Ltd., London, 23 May 1996, no. 184).
NGA object ID 95759. 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.