← Briosco, called Riccio, Andrea

Vulcan, Cupid and Venus
Briosco, called Riccio, Andrea · Italian
- Medium
- bronze
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1401 to 1500
- Image size
- 3951 × 3904px
Description
The sculpture is a round relief featuring several figures. In the foreground, there is a seated figure on the left holding an instrument while resting on a structure. To the right stands a female figure holding a torch in her right hand, with long hair falling over her shoulders. Between them stands a smaller figure, possibly a child. In the background, there is a tree and various textured and architectural elements. The sculpture appears to be made of bronze, exhibiting a dark, aged metallic color with highlights. The composition is intricate, with detailed figures and a textured background.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).