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Tobias Guided by the Angel [reverse]

Mantuan 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicted on the coin shows two figures. One figure appears larger and features wings. This figure is shown guiding another smaller figure holding a fish. Both figures are depicted in a pose suggesting movement. The sculpture is rendered in metal, likely silver in color. The surface of the coin shows intricate relief work of the figures. There is an inscription curved along the edge of the coin.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
silver testoon//Struck
Dimensions
4786 × 4786 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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