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Door Knocker with Mask, Monsters and Putto

Circle of Hubert Gerhard

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture has a detailed design with a central figure resembling a mythological creature or a grotesque face at the top. Below this face are two human figures surrounded by ornate patterns and smaller grotesque faces. The sculpture is made of bronze or a similar metal, featuring swirling patterns and dynamic poses, exuding a sense of movement and fluidity.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1590-1600
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
7817 × 12214 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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