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Perseus Mounted on Pegasus

Florentine 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features a relief of a person riding a galloping horse within a circular frame. The figure has one arm raised and the other hand grips the horse's reins. The figure appears to be wearing flowing garments. The horse's front legs are lifted off the ground, conveying movement. The sculpture is crafted from a material that gives it a metallic brown appearance with a smooth texture and slightly weathered patina in some areas. It is set against a flat background.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 16th century
Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
3068 × 3646 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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