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Herod and Herodias

French 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The relief depicts two figures, a man and a woman, wearing detailed royal attire. The woman is on the left, wearing a headdress with intricate patterns and her head slightly bowed, while the man on the right is wearing a crown and has a beard. Between them is a small child or baby, possibly held by the woman. The sculpture is round with a hole in the center and is crafted from a bronze-colored material with an aged patina. The style of the relief appears ancient or classical, with perpendicular figures standing out against the background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th century
Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
3323 × 3279 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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