Pegasus on the Fountain Hippocrene [reverse]

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a round bronze relief sculpture of a Pegasus. The Pegasus is depicted in a dynamic pose, rearing up on its hind legs with its wings outstretched. The sculpture is cast in bronze, giving it a warm, metallic brown color with a smooth texture. The Pegasus appears as a raised relief within the circular medallion. The feathers of the wings and the flowing mane and tail are intricately detailed.