The sculpture is of two black cherubic figures positioned as andirons in a fireplace setup. Each cherub stands on intricately decorated bases with scrollwork and raised arms. The cherubs are crafted from a dark material, providing contrast to the lighter hue of the fireplace. The texture of the cherubs and their stands is smooth and polished. The fireplace is ornate, made from a beige or light tan marble or stone-like material. It features detailed carvings along the mantle, including floral motifs and a central medallion, as well as fluted columns on the sides. This setup is in a…
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Chimneypiece with Shield of Arms of the Barbo of Venice

North Italian 15th Century

last third 15th century

Medium
stone
Classification
Decorative Art
Culture
North Italian
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
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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