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Mercury

Venetian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a nude man standing with one leg slightly forward and holding his hands together with one palm turned upwards. The man has a muscular build and is wearing a helmet or hat on the top of his head. The sculpture is crafted from a material with a bronze color and smooth finish, and it rests on a rectangular base which is dark in color and contrasts with the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 16th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3394 × 4956 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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