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Theology and Philosophy [reverse]

Roman 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture in the image is a circular medallion depicting two human figures and surrounding elements. One figure stands, facing left, interacting with a seated figure dressed in robes below a tree. The standing figure is near another tree. The relief sculpture is made of a brownish metallic material and has inscriptions around the edge reading “THEOLOGIA” on the left and “PHILOSOPHIA” on the right.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1493
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4154 × 4074 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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