The relief sculpture depicts a group of figures engaged in various interactions. The central figures wear draped garments and helmets, some holding spears. The sculpture is made of metal with bronze and gray hues. It has a shield-like shape and intricate carvings of dimensional figures appearing flat against the surface. The craftsmanship emphasizes the flowing lines of the garments and defined postures of the characters, contributing to an embedded narrative.
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The Continence of Scipio

sculptor Moderno (Veronese, 1467 - 1528)

late 15th - early 16th century

Medium
bronze//Dark lacquer (much rubbed) over light brown bronze
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall: 5.85 × 7.5 cm (2 5/16 × 2 15/16 in.) ; gross weight: 59.4 gr (0.131 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 museum says too little about what it shows to place it for younger viewers. How works are placed

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