This sculpture depicts a relief scene showing a procession involving multiple figures and two horses. The scene includes a central figure, possibly a woman, holding an infant while another child walks beside her. Next to her, a group of individuals, including a person in a carriage drawn by two horses, is depicted with various gestures and accessories. The artwork is crafted from a brown material resembling bronze or a similar metal, giving it a metallic sheen. The figures are detailed, with attention to elements like flowing garments, facial features, and hair, making them prominent against…

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The Triumph of Religion

sculptor German 17th Century

or sculptor South Netherlandish 17th Century

c. 1600

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall: 6.6 x 12.6 cm (2 5/8 x 4 15/16 in.) gross weight: 182 gr
Culture: German
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Widener Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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