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Unicorn Before a High Rock [reverse]

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a relief sculpture on a coin or medallion. The sculpture depicts a landscape with rocky mountains, trees, foliage, a grazing sheep, and a human figure, potentially a shepherd. The material seems to be bronze, with intricate details and a raised three-dimensional appearance. The edge is adorned with a beaded design and lettering.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 16th century
Medium
bronze//Struck
Dimensions
3839 × 3887 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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