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Il Marzocco, Donatello

John Russell Pope

National Gallery of Art

This is an image of two stone pillars with lion sculptures at the top. The pillars feature detailed carvings and the lion sculptures are seated, one holding a shield with an emblem. The pillars have classical motifs and floral patterns. The background is plain, accentuating the architecture and stone textures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1896
Medium
graphite
Dimensions
3549 × 5096 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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