The sculpture is a circular relief with a central figure standing prominently, draped with minimal attire, and potentially holding a weapon or tool. Additional smaller figures surround the central figure engaged in various activities, such as one figure seated and another interacting with an animal. A leafless tree extends upward to the right side, adding a natural element to the scene. The entire sculpture is made of a metallic material that resembles bronze, characterized by warm brown tones and a slightly aged patina. The relief details and raised surfaces are well-defined, creating a…
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David Triumphant over Goliath

Moderno (Veronese, 1467 - 1528)

1507 or before

Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina (rubbed on raised surfaces)
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 10.63 cm (4 3/16 in.) ; gross weight: 135.51 gr (0.299 lb.)
Culture
Veronese
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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