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Male Figure Holding an Hourglass [reverse]

Andrea Guacialoti

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a nude male figure standing in a contrapposto pose, with one arm extended holding a rectangular object. The figure stands on a small pedestal within a circular format resembling a medallion or coin. The sculpture is made of bronze, highlighting the figure's muscular form through shadows and highlights. Inscriptions in large capitalized text surround the circular sculpture. The design balances art and text in a historical or commemorative style.

Artwork Details

Date
1467
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3870 × 3870 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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