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Personification of the River Arno [reverse]

Antonio Montauti

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture on the circular medallion depicts a reclining male figure with a muscular build, holding a club in his left hand and resting his right hand on a lion's mane. The man is depicted with flowing hair and a beard. The sculpture is made from a metal material with a bronze-like color, giving it an antique appearance with darker tones in the shadows and lighter highlights. The background features architectural elements, possibly domes and towers. Around the edge of the medallion, there are inscriptions.

Artwork Details

Date
1708
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
5074 × 5074 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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