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Venus

South German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a nude female figure standing in a contrapposto pose, with her right arm extended outward. Her head is adorned with intricately detailed hair highlighted in a golden hue, contrasting with the darker tones of the figure. The sculpture is made of a smooth dark brown material, likely bronze. The figure is mounted on a square plinth and supported by a larger ornamental wooden base, giving it a grand and stable appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500
Medium
bronze//Black lacquer over red-brown bronze, parcel gilding
Dimensions
8041 × 11258 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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