The sculpture depicted on the medallion features a scene with multiple human figures intricately carved in relief. The figures are arranged in a group, some standing and others engaging in conversation or interaction, while others are raised on a platform. The sculpture is crafted from a material with an earthy brown coloration, likely bronze. The surface shows a patina, adding texture and depth to the image. The relief carving captures a moment from a historical or mythical scene. The medallion is circular with a hole at the top. The figures are proportionate to the size of the medallion…
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Eliezer and Rebecca at the Well

sculptor Giovanni Bernardi (Bolognese, 1494 - 1553)

c. 1540

Medium
bronze
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (oval): 5.3 x 4.5 cm (2 1/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Culture
Roman
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Gift of Roger Arvid Anderson
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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