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Fortune, Mars, and Minerva [reverse]

Antico

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief on a round object, possibly a coin or medallion. There are three full-length human figures in relief. The figure on the left appears nude, while the other two are dressed in draped garments. All figures are standing with relaxed postures, some with one arm raised. The rightmost figure holds a small object resembling a bird. To the far left and far right, there are additional elements that could be smaller relief figures or objects. The border of the sculpture is adorned with a beaded edge and writing above the figures. The sculpture is made of bronze with a dark brown color and hints of green patina. The relief work provides texture and depth, making the images stand out against the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1486/1490
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3287 × 3267 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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