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Phoenix on a Burning Pyre [reverse]

Style of Giancristoforo Romano

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicted on the metal is of a bird. The bird is perched with its wings slightly spread and head elegantly turned. Flame-like patterns are visible beneath the bird. The sculpture is made of a bronze-colored metal and is surrounded by an inscription. The worn texture of the metal suggests age and endurance.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1500
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4590 × 4590 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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