Minerva on a Chariot

Italian 15th or 16th Century, after the Antique

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a scene of a chariot being pulled by two horses. A figure is visible behind the chariot, holding a shield and wearing a garment. The sculpture is rendered in a brown material with a metallic finish. The horses and the charioteer are intricately detailed, capturing movement. The wheels of the chariot have visible spokes. The small scale suggests it could be a relief or medal depicting a classical or historical scene.