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Narcissus

Florentine 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a small relief medallion with a nude figure as its central subject. The figure is standing, slightly leaning to one side with an arm raised, set against a textured background with floral and possibly fauna elements engraved around them. The sculpture is crafted from a metallic material with a dark brown, almost copper-like patina. The oval shape of the medallion includes two small holes at the top. The high-relief technique gives the sculpture a three-dimensional presence, creating shadows and highlights that enhance the details of the figure and surrounding elements.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina
Dimensions
1673 × 2109 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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