Charity

Peter Flötner

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features a group scene with three human figures. In the center, an adult figure is seated, holding a smaller figure on each side. The adult is draped in textured garments. The smaller figures seem to be children, leaning towards the central figure. The backdrop includes elements suggesting a garden or outdoor setting. The sculpture has a grayish tone and a slightly rough texture surface. On the right side, there is a tall, slender column. The artwork is a relief sculpture, with the figures slightly raised from the background.