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.

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

model probably c. 1516; cast perhaps later (possibly 19th century)

Medium: bronze//Medium brown patina
Classification: Sculpture
Period: 1501 to 1550
Image size: 5425 × 4340px

Description

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.

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