The image shows a round, intricately detailed medal featuring a group of figures engaged in a scene. The central figure is a woman or female deity standing on a platform, holding a large vessel above her head. Surrounding her are additional figures, some handling vessels or jars, while others engage in poses with the central figure. The scene is bordered with a raised decorative edge featuring text along the perimeter: "VIR TVS" at the top and "NVNQ DEFICIT" at the bottom. The medal has an antique, burnished appearance and is made of a bronze or gold-colored metal. The figures are portrayed in relief against the surface, providing a three-dimensional effect.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1550
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- 4476 × 4579 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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