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Mercury and Minerva [reverse]

Paduan 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts two figures in classical attire. The figure on the left is wearing a helmet with a crest and holding a staff with serpents coiled around it. The figure on the right is adorned with a helmet featuring a plume and is holding a spear, with a shield beside them. The figures are crafted in a relief style within a decorative border. The sculpture is predominantly brown with signs of patina, suggesting it is made of a bronze or similar metallic material, showing a textured surface. The design features a garland and shell motif at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th century
Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
3850 × 5607 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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