Diomedes, Ulysses and the Palladium

Roman 15th Century, after the Antique

National Gallery of Art

This is a relief carving on an oval-shaped object, potentially a medallion or a seal. The sculpture features two humans who are seated and facing each other. Both appear to be nude. They appear to be holding objects or fabric, but the details of the carving are hard to make out. There may also be a column or pillar behind them. The sculpture is dark brown with areas of black and gray patina, obscuring details of the scene.