Saint Simeon of Polirone and the Miracle of the Stag

Bartolomeo Spani

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a rectangular bronze box with detailed relief work on its surface. The front panel depicts a scene featuring several human figures in long robes and cloaks, engaged in an activity alongside a dog in the center. To the left, a lone figure stands holding a staff, while the right edge shows a figure gesturing towards the scene. The background includes stylized trees and rocky landscapes. The bronze material gives the sculpture a rich, dark brown hue with metallic highlights. The box is elevated on small rounded feet.