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Bull-Baiting

Italian 15th or 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a rectangular relief sculpture with three dynamic figures - a mounted horseman on the left holding a spear, and two figures on foot with spears interacting with an animal, likely a bull. The horseman's horse is rearing up, while the other figures are engaged with the crouching animal. The warm brown sculpture appears to be made from a material like bronze with abstract and stylized figures, emphasizing action over detail.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th - early 16th century
Medium
bronze//Light brown patina
Dimensions
2812 × 2430 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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