The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a relief of a male figure reclining with his back against a structure resembling a cage or wooden frame. The figure is nude except for a cloth draped across his waist, and he is oriented in a relaxed pose with one arm above his head and one leg bent. The material of the medallion appears to be bronze or a similarly colored metal with a patina, giving it a green and brownish hue. Around the perimeter of the medallion is an inscription in Latin: "HOC FVGIENTI FORTVNAE DICATIS." The raised relief elements provide a stylized depiction of the figure, with details like musculature and facial features softly hinted at through the metalwork. The sculpture is similar in size to a large coin, and its circular shape and engraved lettering give it a medallion-like appearance.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1495/1499
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- 3899 × 3899 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original