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Temperance

German 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a woman with long hair cascading around her shoulders, detailed facial features, and an object resembling a jug in each hand. The material is likely bronze, giving it a polished and aged appearance. The sculpture realistically depicts the human figure with attention to clothing drapery and hair texture, emphasizing its three-dimensional quality. The purpose of the sculpture could be decorative or functional.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 16th century
Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
1921 × 1898 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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