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Vulcan Capturing Mars and Venus

Guglielmo della Porta

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bas-relief of multiple human figures engaged in various activities in an outdoor setting. The figures are mostly nude and the scene includes trees and architectural elements resembling classical design such as columns. The material appears to be metallic, likely bronze, with a lustrous appearance and various gradations of brown and metallic sheen. The sculpture is flat at the back and projects outwards, creating a three-dimensional effect. The composition is detailed and captures movement and interactions among the figures in a complex narrative scene.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1553/1555
Medium
bronze relief
Dimensions
4371 × 4371 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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