Saint Romedius

Ulocrino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief depicting two human figures and a lion. The central figure is sitting with the lion, seemingly engaging with its paw or mane, while another figure stands in the background with a raised hand. The lion, positioned at the bottom, is sitting with its front paws extended, looking towards the central figure. The relief is crafted from a material resembling bronze, giving it a brownish, metallic hue. The figures are intricately detailed, with the central figure having a long beard and the standing figure wearing a robe. It appears to be intended to be hung vertically, evidenced by the hanging hole at the top center. The surface of the relief features textures and lines highlighting the details of the figures and their interactions, with a slightly raised edge bordering it that contains an inscription at the top.