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Mars and Victory

Moderno

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts two figures, a female with wings and a male figure. The winged female is nude and is advancing forward, capturing a sense of movement with one leg stepping forward. She has long flowing hair and her wings are outstretched behind her. The male figure is partially hidden behind her, adorned with a helmet, and holding a staff or spear in his hand. The sculpture is cast in a relief style and made from a bronze-colored material. The panel on which the figures are sculpted is rectangular with a slightly raised border, framing the scene. The figures are rendered in a strong, classical style.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th - early 16th century
Medium
bronze//Yellow-brown patina
Dimensions
3776 × 4621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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