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Bacchus

after Michelangelo

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a human male figure standing in a contrapposto pose. He is nude, with his weight on one leg and the other leg relaxed. His left hand rests on his shoulder, and his right hand holds an object that resembles a cluster of leaves. The figure has curly hair and defined muscles. The sculpture is dark bronze with a shiny finish, and it is small in scale with intricate detailing. It stands on a simple, rounded base.

Artwork Details

Date
16th/19th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
7606 × 10648 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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