The sculpture is a circular relief depicting a scene involving two subjects: a ship with visible ropes and masts positioned on the left, and a human figure sitting on the right. The person appears to be holding on to a large fish, resting one arm across its back, as they sit on what looks like a rock amidst swirling, wave-like patterns. The image is surrounded by a raised border framing the circular scene. The sculpture itself is crafted in a monochromatic material, giving it a uniform, metallic brown color that highlights the sculptural details and textures against the flat background. The…
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Arion Rescued by the Dolphin

Attributed to sculptor Moderno (Veronese, 1467 - 1528)

late 15th - early 16th century

Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 10.66 cm (4 3/16 in.) ; gross weight: 175.4 gr (0.387 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
Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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