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Putto Holding the Symbols of Justice [reverse]

Sperandio

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture in the image is a round relief depicting a winged figure. The figure has a humanoid form, standing upright and holding an object resembling a bow or staff in one hand, while the other hand rests on a stand or platform that supports a mask. The figure is nude and the wings are detailed. The sculpture is crafted from a metallic material, giving it a silvery-grey appearance with variations in tone due to light reflections. As a bas-relief, the details of the figure and other elements stand out against the flat circular background, giving it depth and texture. Text and symbols are inscribed around the perimeter of the circular sculpture, encircling the central figure.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1473
Medium
lead
Dimensions
3336 × 3319 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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