The image shows a round bronze medallion featuring a biblical or historical scene in relief. At the center is a mountain or mound with a robed figure holding a large key. Surrounding the central mound are human figures in various poses. The figures show detailed drapery in their clothing. The medallion has a golden rim and Latin inscriptions on the border. The material appears to be bronze with a dark finish, giving it an ancient look. The medallion is small and likely designed for handheld use or display.

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Giancarlo Rossetti Preaching with the Agnus Dei on a Mound [reverse]

Antonio Francesco Selvi (Florentine, 1679 - 1753)

1748

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall (diameter): 8.66 cm (3 7/16 in.)
Culture: Italian
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Gift of Andrew Brown
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its museum says too little about what it shows to place it for younger viewers. How works are placed

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