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Mars Battling the Constellation Centaurus [reverse]

Nicolas Guinier

National Gallery of Art

The relief medal depicts two human figures in dynamic motion. One figure is seated, leaning back with one arm on the ground, while the other figure is positioned above them, poised on one knee with an arm raised. The sculpture is made of dark bronze, with smooth and polished areas contrasting with darker indentations. The edges of the medal are inscribed with text. It is a small sculpture meant for close observation of the intricate details.

Artwork Details

Date
model 1601, cast possibly before 1610
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4988 × 6154 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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