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Bull-Baiting

after Giovanni Bernardi

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a group of hunters and their dogs engaged in a hunt. Human figures are shown in varied poses, some on horseback and others on foot, wielding spears as they pursue a wild animal, possibly a boar. The composition captures the energy and movement of the hunt, with the dogs leaping towards their prey. The sculpture is crafted from a material with a metallic finish, giving it a dark bronze color with highlights that accentuate the figures and details. The entire scene is depicted in relief on a rectangular plaque, allowing each element to stand out in low relief against the flat background. The design shows attention to detail in the figures' muscles and clothing folds, evoking a sense of action.

Artwork Details

Medium
bronze//Red-brown patina
Dimensions
4370 × 2997 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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