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The Death of Orpheus

Attributed to Moderno

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features a circular plaque depicting a dynamic scene with multiple figures in motion. At the center of the composition appears a male figure, surrounded by three other figures. To the left, one figure holds an object resembling a mask or face, while to the right, another figure carries what looks like a rounded vessel. In the background, a tree with intricately detailed branches extends upwards. The material of the sculpture is bronze, giving it a predominantly dark brown coloration with areas of lighter golden highlights. The figures are rendered in relief, creating a three-dimensional appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th - early 16th century
Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
3030 × 3063 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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