The relief sculpture depicts an indoor scene with multiple human figures. Central to the composition is a child being held by two adults on a raised platform. Additional figures in robes surround them, engaged in a ritual or gathering. The background features arches and tiled patterns. The rectangular plaque has a bronze-like color, suggesting it is made of metal. Signs of age and patina give it a textured appearance. It has four drilled holes, one at each corner, likely for mounting or display. The sculpture is rich in detail, creating a visually engaging scene.
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The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

Moderno (Veronese, 1467 - 1528)

late 15th - early 16th century

Medium
bronze//Light brown patina
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall: 10.02 × 6.42 cm (3 15/16 × 2 1/2 in.) ; gross weight: 114.07 gr (0.251 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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