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Salus and Serpent [reverse]

Giovanni da Cavino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features a seated female figure drapped in elegant garments on a classical chair. Her right hand reaches towards a tall column with a smaller figure interacting with a snake on top. The scene is depicted on a circular, gold-toned surface, possibly a decorative coin or medallion, made of metal like copper or bronze. Intricate craftsmanship is evident in the ancient or classical style, with inscriptions around the border adding to its historical and artistic context.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 16th century
Medium
bronze//Struck
Dimensions
3430 × 3430 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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