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Andiron with Figure of Jupiter

Italian 17th/19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a standing male figure holding an object in his left hand with his right hand raised. The figure is mostly unclothed with a cloth covering his waist and an eagle nearby. The sculpture is made of a dark material, likely patinated bronze, giving it a brownish-black color with lighter highlights, possibly gold or brass. The base of the sculpture features two small figures on either side of a central face surrounded by decorative elements, including winged sea creatures or dragons.

Artwork Details

Date
17th/19th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
9171 × 12839 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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