The Triumph of Amphitrite

early 16th century

Italian 16th Century

Associated Names
Italian 16th Century

Artist

The sculpture is a bas-relief depicting multiple human figures. A central figure is seated atop a shell-like throne or chariot, accompanied by other figures holding objects such as a staff or a long piece of fabric. Smaller figures surround them, appearing in dynamic motion. The sculpture is metallic gold in color, suggesting it may be made of bronze or brass. It has a detailed texture with intricate carvings giving depth and motion to the scene. The overall piece is oval-shaped and displays a high level of craftsmanship in its sculptural detailing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze//Yellowish patina

  • Credit Line

    Samuel H. Kress Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (oval): 6 x 8 cm (2 3/8 x 3 1/8 in.) gross weight: 58 gr

  • Accession Number

    1957.14.464

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gustave Dreyfus [1837-1914], Paris; his estate; purchased 1930 by (Duveen Brothers, Inc., London and New York); purchased 1945 by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, New York; gift 1957 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1931

  • Ricci, Seymour de. The Gustave Dreyfus Collection. Reliefs and Plaquettes. Oxford, 1931. vol.II, 330.

1965

  • Pope-Hennessy, John W. Renaissance Bronzes from the Samuel H. Kress Collection: Reliefs, Plaquettes, Statuettes, Utensils and Mortars. London, 1965: no. 404.

Wikidata ID

Q63814864

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