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Agnus Dei (Lamb of God)

Italian 15th/16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture portrays a relief of a lamb with folded legs and a curled horn. Behind the lamb is a flag with a cross on a pole, all encircled by a round frame. The sculpture is made of a metallic material with a silver/pewter color, showing a weathered texture with tarnishing and signs of wear. The background has a textured pattern contrasting with the smoother depiction of the lamb and flag. The design is somewhat flat, with the subjects in low relief, making it more decorative than three-dimensional.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th/early 16th century
Medium
nielloed silver
Dimensions
7992 × 7659 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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