The sculpture is a rectangular relief depicting several figures in a dramatic scene. The main subjects are classical figures dressed in ancient armor with detailed helmets and tunics. There are five figures in total. Two are prominent, wearing helmets and skirts typical of Roman soldiers; a winged figure with a flowing cloth appears to be running; and two other figures are engaged in movement. The material of the sculpture appears to be bronze metal, creating a warm, golden-brown color with highlighted areas. The relief creates depth through detailing and varying levels of flatness. The…
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Mars and Victory, with Three Warriors

North Italian 16th Century

16th century

Medium
gilded bronze
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall: 6.9 x 9.5 cm (2 11/16 x 3 3/4 in.) gross weight: 375 gr
Culture
North Italian
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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