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Death of Marcus Curtius

Andrea Briosco, called Riccio

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts an armoured warrior riding a horse. The warrior is shown in a commanding posture, with one arm raised. The horse underneath the warrior is also posed dynamically, with its front legs raised and head tilted slightly upward. The sculpture is in a dark brown, bronze-like material with a square plaque providing a textured background. The plaque has two small holes at the top and stylized wave patterns at the bottom, suggesting water.

Artwork Details

Medium
bronze
Dimensions
2576 × 2960 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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