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Jason (or Apollo) and the Dragon

Pseudo Antonio da Brescia

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a nude male figure standing confidently with a hand on his hip and carrying a bow in the other hand. In front of him, a creature resembling a dragon or a mythical beast lies on the ground, appearing to be restrained. The background features a tree to the right of the figure and a cylindrical object leaning against it. In the distance, there is a depiction of a landscape with trees and a triangular rooftop or structure visible among the trees. The sculpture is round and crafted from a material that appears to be metal, possibly bronze, giving it a brownish, weathered patina. The entire scene is intricately detailed into the surface of the circular medallion-like form, with the figures and landscape rendered in relief.

Artwork Details

Date
early 16th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4002 × 4002 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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