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Carthage with Galleys in Harbor [reverse]

Alessandro Cesati, called Il Grechetto

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a relief of an architectural structure resembling a classical building or cityscape, with columns, domes, spires, and boats at the bottom. It is made of metallic bronze with an aged patina. The medallion is intricately detailed and circular in shape with raised structures creating depth and texture.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4401 × 4401 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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