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Hercules and the Nemean Lion [reverse]

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National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a small round medal depicting a muscular man struggling with a lion. The man is shown gripping the lion as it rears up on its hind legs. The background includes a tree and a columnar structure with figures. The sculpture is made of bronze and has a warm, brownish metallic hue. It is small in size, with a loop at the top, suggesting it may have been intended as a pendant or medallion.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1520
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3788 × 4333 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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