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Marriage Altar [reverse]

Gysbert van Moelingen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular relief sculpture depicting two winged cherubs holding flaming torches in mid-flight above a central altar. The scene includes a toppled column, a sculpted lion's head, and foliage. The sculpture is made of a dark metallic material, possibly bronze, with inscriptions along the border.

Artwork Details

Date
1767
Medium
silver
Dimensions
4272 × 4144 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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