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Hope Gazing at the Sun [reverse]

Style of Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief depicting a figure standing and looking upwards with raised hands. The figure appears to be wearing a flowing garment. Above the figure are radiating lines. The sculpture is circular with smooth, worn edges and an aged surface with visible texture. It is made from a dark material, likely bronze, which has developed a patina, giving it a brown and slightly greenish appearance. The overall impression is of a meticulously crafted piece with a focus on details of clothing and posture, within a compact format.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1485/1490
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3720 × 3720 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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