Ippolita as Diana with Hunting Dogs in a Landscape with Pluto and Cerberus [reverse]

Leone Leoni

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicted is on a round object resembling a coin or medallion. In the center, a woman wearing flowing garments holds a snake in her raised left hand and an arrow in her right. Two dogs walk at her feet. To her left, a male figure sits against a column, partially obscured by foliage. In the background are stylized trees and structures, perhaps representing a natural setting. An inscription in Latin runs across the top edge. The sculpture is a metallic color, possibly bronze, contributing to its aged and intricate appearance. The overall impression is one of storytelling through art within the circular form.