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Running Hercules

Moderno

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features an embossed figure of a sprinting human depicted in mid-stride with flowing hair, crafted onto a circular object resembling a coin or medal. The material seems to be a type of metal with a golden-bronze hue displaying slight textures suggesting wear or patina. The sculpture is framed by a raised circular border containing the main motif. The figure is showcased with stylized anatomical features, highlighted in a dynamic pose against the smooth background of the coin-like structure.

Artwork Details

Date
mid or late 1490s
Medium
gilded bronze
Dimensions
2618 × 2638 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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