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Door Knocker

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a detailed face with raised eyebrows and a slightly open mouth. It is surrounded by foliage-like motifs resembling a headdress. The sculpture appears to be made of dark metal, possibly bronze, with an aged appearance. Below the face is a large, rounded handle. The design gives it an imposing and old-world aesthetic, and its three-dimensional form projects outward.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
8398 × 10498 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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