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.
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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.