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A Youth Riding on a Bull

Pseudo Melioli

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sculpture of a human figure riding a bull. The figure is on top of the bull, holding onto its back with one hand and grasping a stick-like object with the other hand. Both the human figure and the bull are crafted in a raised relief style on a circular plaque. The sculpture appears to be made from a golden-colored material with a metallic sheen, likely bronze or a similar alloy. The details on the sculpture depict the muscular structure of both the man and the bull, with prominent horns on the bull's head. The human and bull are harmoniously proportioned to the circular frame, and the smooth background contrasts with the textured figures.

Artwork Details

Medium
gilded bronze
Dimensions
2679 × 2679 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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