Allegory of Liberality [reverse]

Matthes Gebel

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief carving on a circular medal or medallion. A male figure draped in classical attire stands at the center, holding a vessel in his left hand and a dish in his right hand. He stands on a mound covered with grapes or a textured surface. Surrounding him are four birds in various poses, with wings spread or folded. An inscription along the edge reads "PIDEAT AMICI DIEM PERDIDISE," with "LIBERALITAS" below the central scene. The sculpture is made of metallic silver with a slightly tarnished surface. It is slightly raised against the background.