Allegory with Minerva, Time, and a Sybil [reverse]

Lorenzo Maria Weber

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular relief medallion depicting three figures in an intricate scene. On the left, there is a seated figure possibly depicting a female in classical attire, holding what appears to be a scroll or manuscript on her lap, and the figure is adorned with a helmet. To the right, another figure in flowing robes is kneeling, perhaps engaging in an act of offering or communication with the seated figure. Above them, a winged figure is shown flying in the sky and holding a scythe. Classical architecture is seen in the background. The sculpture is made of dark bronze material with detailed engravings. The lower part of the medallion features an inscribed phrase in Latin, "NE TVRBATA VOLENT."