The sculpture depicts several figures in a narrative setting. A female figure is seated to the right, holding a child on her lap. Surrounding her are multiple other figures in various postures. The foreground figures are larger, while those in the background are smaller in relief. The material appears to be metal, likely bronze, with a patina ranging from dark brown to golden tones. The relief is detailed, with intricate textures and facial expressions. There is a hole at the top.
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The Adoration of the Magi

Moderno (Veronese, 1467 - 1528)

late 15th - early 16th century

Medium
bronze//Dark brown patina (rubbed on exposed surfaces)
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall: 9.93 × 6.65 cm (3 15/16 × 2 5/8 in.) ; gross weight: 138.53 gr (0.305 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
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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