Personifications of Liberty and Justice on a Sarcophagus [reverse]

Jean Dassier

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture on the circular medallion shows two seated female figures. The figure on the left holds a small globe with a cross on top, while the one on the right holds a set of scales. Below them, a cherubic figure lies, holding an open book and a quill, with various objects nearby, including chains and a possible medal or coin. The sculpture is made of a copper-like material, giving it a reddish-brown hue. The medallion is dated "1704" at the bottom. The intricate detailing and classic attire of the figures give the sculpture a sense of antiquity. The material suggests it is bronze or a similar metal, and the craftsmanship indicates it may have been created for a specific purpose in that era.