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Minerva and Vulcan

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture on a round, flat surface depicts two figures: one standing on the left holding a staff; the other seated on the right, lifting a goblet to their mouth. The seated figure has a bearded visage and is on a step-like form. The sculpture is mainly in a dark metallic hue, possibly bronze, with lighter highlights. It has a bas-relief style, showing detailed characters and elements against the background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina
Dimensions
3651 × 3651 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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