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The sculpture depicts a hunting scene with armed hunters on horseback, holding spears, accompanied by dogs. There are additional horses in the background. The sculpture has an oval relief presentation with intricate details, such as flowing garments and textures reminiscent of ancient Roman or Greek warriors. The color of the sculpture is bronze-like, suggesting a metallic composition. The figures are highly detailed, showing the textures of the horses' manes and the musculature of the riders and dogs, creating a dynamic visual narrative.

A Panther Hunt

Bernardi, Giovanni · Italian

Medium
lead//Very dark brown patina
Classification
Sculpture
Period
1401 to 1500
Image size
5126 × 4058px

Description

The sculpture depicts a hunting scene with armed hunters on horseback, holding spears, accompanied by dogs. There are additional horses in the background. The sculpture has an oval relief presentation with intricate details, such as flowing garments and textures reminiscent of ancient Roman or Greek warriors. The color of the sculpture is bronze-like, suggesting a metallic composition. The figures are highly detailed, showing the textures of the horses' manes and the musculature of the riders and dogs, creating a dynamic visual narrative.

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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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