The sculpture is a relief depicting three figures. The central figure appears to be a male figure with long hair and a beard, in a slumped pose with closed eyes. On the left side is an older figure with a veiled head, looking at the central figure and on the right is a younger figure with curly hair, also looking towards the central figure. The figures are intricately carved with detailed expressions and flowing garments. The sculpture is crafted from bronze and set against a dark background. The composition is compact and concentrated around the central figure.

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The Dead Christ Supported by the Virgin and Saint John

Moderno (Veronese, 1467 - 1528)

1513 or before

Medium: bronze//Medium brown patina
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall: 8.33 × 6.58 cm (3 1/4 × 2 9/16 in.) ; gross weight: 97.53 gr (0.215 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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