A Warrior, with a Garlanded Mask below

c. 1530s

Netherlandish 16th Century

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The sculpture is a relief carving on a rectangular panel depicting a warrior wearing a helmet, a short tunic, and boots, holding something in his right hand. The warrior is standing in a dynamic pose, slightly angled. Below the warrior are decorative elements resembling ornate scrollwork, which transitions into a carved depiction of a face surrounded by floral motifs at the panel's bottom. The sculpture is metallic and has a dark, weathered patina, giving it an antiquated, rustic appearance. The relief work is prominent, casting shadows that accentuate the detailed carvings against the flat surface of the panel.

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Provenance

Purchased by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1995 to NGA.

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Wikidata ID

Q63860694

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