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The Choice of Hercules before Parnassus: The Steep Path of Virtue over the Easy Path of Pleasure [reverse]

Leone Leoni

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a medal with a detailed relief design. The medal features a depiction of figures in motion. The figures are rendered in raised relief, with intricate detailing visible on their forms and clothing. The surface of the medal has a patinated finish, with areas of oxidation. The edge of the medal is inscribed with text. The upper area of the medal has a small hole.

Artwork Details

Date
1548/1549
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4958 × 4958 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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