Meleager Presenting the Boar's Head to Atalanta

Andrea Briosco, called Riccio

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a bas-relief scene featuring two main figures, a man and a woman, engaging with each other in an outdoor setting. The woman stands on the left, wearing a flowing dress and holding an object in her hand, while the man on the right appears to be extending an offering towards her. They are surrounded by intricately detailed foliage, with trees and bushes framing the pair. Cast in a metallic material, likely bronze, the sculpture has an overall warm, golden brown hue. The figures are carved with detailed textures, emphasizing the folds in their clothing and the leaves on the trees.