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Two Scenes from the Life of Saint Simeon of Polirone: The Miracle of the Stag (vignette) and The King of León (vignette)

after Bartolomeo Spani

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a rectangular bronze box with a relief carving on its front panel. The scene depicted on this panel includes several human figures dressed in long robes. The figures appear to be engaged in some form of interaction or narrative, with a central figure holding a staff and another figure kneeling before them. The bronze box has a dark brown patina, characteristic of aged metal, with areas of lighter highlights where the relief details are more pronounced. The box is set on four small feet.

Artwork Details

Date
model probably c. 1516; cast perhaps later (possibly 19th century)
Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
5425 × 4340 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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