This is a photograph of a bronze medallion. The medallion features a sculptural relief of a female figure holding a branch with leaves. The background showcases a landscape with structures resembling a castle or city. The perimeter of the medallion bears an inscription in Latin. The surface has a warm patina, highlighting the design details against the dark background.

Daphne Transformed into a Laurel Tree [reverse]

after 1562

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Period: 1551 to 1600
Image size: 4538 × 4538px

Description

This is a photograph of a bronze medallion. The medallion features a sculptural relief of a female figure holding a branch with leaves. The background showcases a landscape with structures resembling a castle or city. The perimeter of the medallion bears an inscription in Latin. The surface has a warm patina, highlighting the design details against the dark background.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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