The sculpture is a circular relief depicting a scene with multiple figures engaged in various movements. Some figures embrace or grapple, while others raise arms and hold objects like a banner. The figures have intricately carved facial features and garments. The sculpture is bronze in color, suggesting it is made from bronze or has a bronze finish. The surface shines, highlighting the raised details. The circular form resembles a medallion or large coin and contains inscriptions along the bottom edge.
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The Betrayal of Christ

Valerio Belli (Italian, 1468 - 1546)

1525 or after

Medium
bronze//Very dark patina
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (oval): 8.2 x 9.7 cm (3 1/4 x 3 13/16 in.) gross weight: 136 gr
Culture
Vicenza
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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