
One of Two Ornamental Friezes
Florentine 16th Century · Italian
16th century
- Medium
- gilded bronze
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1401 to 1500
- Image size
- 6843 × 1705px
Description
The sculpture is a rectangular relief panel with a detailed scene. Two Triton-like figures are on each side of the central part. They have human torsos and serpentine tails, facing the center and gesturing outward. At the top-center, there is a stylized frontal mask or head surrounded by floral or scroll-like elements. Flanking the central figures are ornate vases with floral designs, birds, and elaborate scrollwork. The material appears gilded, giving it a golden color. The composition shows harmony and balance, with fantastical figures and decorative elements arranged symmetrically.
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).