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A Child on a Lion

Gianfrancesco Enzola

National Gallery of Art

The circular medallion depicts a lion standing on its hind legs with a small human figure on its back. The lion is shown with an open mouth and teeth visible. An inscription encircles the edge of the medallion. It appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze, with a brown color and green patina. It seems small enough to be held in a hand and has a small hole at the top, indicating it could be used as a pendant. The design includes intricate artwork of the figures, decorative elements, and letters around the circumference.

Artwork Details

Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina
Dimensions
3565 × 3500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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