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The Pope in Audience [reverse]

Vittore Gambello

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular relief medallion with multiple figures engaged in a scene. At the center, a figure is kneeling, surrounded by standing figures. Some are gesturing or attending to the central figure. The background includes architectural elements like arches and a balcony with figures observing from above. The material is metal, giving it a bronze-like appearance with a reddish-brown color. The details are intricately carved, conveying a frozen narrative. The relief captures a sense of depth and space, with figures emerging in a dynamic composition. The base is inscribed with the text "O.P. VICTORIS CAMALIO VE."

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1482
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3611 × 3611 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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