The sculpture is a circular relief featuring four Roman soldiers engaged in an interaction around a pedestal with a flame. Two soldiers stand in the background, one holding a large spear or standard, while another soldier is seated in the foreground to the left. All soldiers are depicted wearing typical Roman military attire, including helmets and armor. The material of the sculpture has an aged bronze appearance, characterized by a dark brown color with some green patina in places. The sculpture is intricately detailed, capturing the scene as if preserved from a moment in ancient Roman military life.

Mucius Scaevola

late 15th - early 16th century

Medium: bronze//Dark brown patina
Classification: Sculpture
Period: 1401 to 1500
Image size: 4250 × 4250px

Description

The sculpture is a circular relief featuring four Roman soldiers engaged in an interaction around a pedestal with a flame. Two soldiers stand in the background, one holding a large spear or standard, while another soldier is seated in the foreground to the left. All soldiers are depicted wearing typical Roman military attire, including helmets and armor. The material of the sculpture has an aged bronze appearance, characterized by a dark brown color with some green patina in places. The sculpture is intricately detailed, capturing the scene as if preserved from a moment in ancient Roman military life.

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