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Genius Inspiring Art [reverse]

Charles-Jean-François Chéron

National Gallery of Art

The image features a circular relief sculpture on a medallion with two human figures. The figures are engaged in a contemplative stance facing each other. One figure is nude and holds a cornucopia, while the other is draped in garments and holds an artist's palette and brush. The medallion is made of bronze and the words "ARS GENIVSQVE SIMVL" are inscribed around the edge. The relief sculpture has a textured surface that captures light and shadow, creating a lifelike quality to the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1675
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4591 × 4591 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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