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Marie de' Medici as Mother of the Gods

Guillaume Dupré

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a gold medallion with intricate engravings. The medallion features detailed bas-relief representing a classical scene in a circular composition. The figures are depicted engaged in various activities and are dressed in classical attire, carrying objects like scepters and spheres. There is a loop at the top and the outer edge is adorned with a dotted pattern. An inscription at the bottom is partially visible.

Artwork Details

Medium
gilded bronze
Dimensions
4564 × 4885 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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