The sculpture is a relief depicting a scene of a muscular male figure struggling with a lion. The man is nude and detailed anatomy is visible as he grapples with the lion, which has a pronounced mane, positioned on its hind legs in resistance or attack. The background includes foliage or tree-like elements. The relief is rectangular with a raised border, made of bronze with a dark golden-brown color and areas of green patina. The small sculpture has a central placement of figures and a small hole at the top center, possibly for hanging.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 15th - early 16th century
- Medium
- bronze//Light brown patina
- Dimensions
- 4237 × 3735 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original