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Bembo beside a Stream [reverse]

Valerio Belli

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief depicting a figure reclining under a tree by the water's edge. The subject is a person lying on a mound with an arm extended and resting against the branches of a nearby tree. The sculpture is circular and rendered in a bronze color, likely made from metal. The scene includes detailed engraving of the human form, tree branches, and flowing water beneath, all unified by the earthy bronze tone. The relief's depiction appears flat but intricately detailed, with natural elements like trees and water surrounding the human figure.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1532
Medium
bronze//Struck
Dimensions
3779 × 3779 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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