An Allegory of Faith: Lions Devouring a Nude Youth [obverse]
The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a relief of a human figure surrounded by two lions. The lions have realistic details, with their manes and features clearly etched into the surface. The human figure is portrayed nude and contorting, with one arm raised and the other arm and legs engaged with the lions. The medallion is gold in color, with inscribed text decorating its perimeter. It features a circular motif and a scroll with Latin text at the top.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- bronze//Yellow-brown patina
- Dimensions
- 4033 × 3984 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original