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Lucretia Stabbing Herself

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National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular relief medallion featuring a woman with wavy hair. Her head is slightly tilted to the side, and her expression is serene with eyes partially closed and lips slightly parted. She is depicted wearing draped clothing, with a hand resting across her chest. The sculpture is made from bronze, giving it a dark, brownish hue with a surface texture showing patina and subtle highlights on the raised areas. The intricate detailing of the hair and drapery adds depth to this small-scale sculptural piece. The medallion has a small hole near the top for hanging or attaching, suggesting it was meant to be displayed at the viewer's eye level.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th - early 16th century
Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina
Dimensions
3134 × 3134 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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