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An Amazon

North Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a human figure standing in a frontal pose with legs slightly apart, holding a bow in the left hand and a quiver of arrows in the right. The figure is nude and has distinct feminine features, such as breasts and flowing hair. The sculpture is crafted in a relief style within an oval frame with a braided or rope-like pattern along its edge. The material appears to be a type of metal with a worn, aged patina, displaying a base color of dark bronze or brownish-gold with areas where the metal’s natural color or polishing highlights shine through. The figure is rendered in a rough and textured manner, giving it an ancient and rustic appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500
Medium
bronze//Greyish patina
Dimensions
2970 × 4216 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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