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Francesco Gonzaga on Horseback, with Soldiers [reverse]

Sperandio

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a group of heavily armored soldiers and horses. The soldiers are depicted in a relief style, standing out in three dimensions from the flat background of the medallion. The scene suggests a military procession or medieval knights. A metallic, earthy color with brown tones and hints of copper oxidation gives the material of the medallion a historical appearance. There is an inscription or text in a circular pattern around the edges of the medallion.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1495
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4207 × 4207 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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