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Winged Boy with Hands Raised

Florentine 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a small childlike figure with wings, resembling a cherub or cupid. The figure's right arm is raised, and the left arm is bent at the elbow, positioned slightly outward. The child has curly hair and stands on one leg, while the other is lifted. The sculpture is crafted from a dark material, likely bronze, and is mounted on a circular pedestal. The sculpture's detailing and proportionality give a lifelike appearance relative to a natural human form but is notably smaller in scale.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 15th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4612 × 6457 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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