Mars and Victory, with Three Warriors

16th century

North Italian 16th Century

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The sculpture is a rectangular relief depicting several figures in a dramatic scene. The main subjects are classical figures dressed in ancient armor with detailed helmets and tunics. There are five figures in total. Two are prominent, wearing helmets and skirts typical of Roman soldiers; a winged figure with a flowing cloth appears to be running; and two other figures are engaged in movement. The material of the sculpture appears to be bronze metal, creating a warm, golden-brown color with highlighted areas. The relief creates depth through detailing and varying levels of flatness. The panel is bordered by lines and columns on each side, adding to the austerity typical of classical art styles. The overall appearance of the sculpture suggests a scene of movement and interaction between the figures, skillfully captured in a compact, metallic form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gilded bronze

  • Credit Line

    Samuel H. Kress Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 6.9 x 9.5 cm (2 11/16 x 3 3/4 in.) gross weight: 375 gr

  • Accession Number

    1957.14.308


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.

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Bibliography

1931

  • Ricci, Seymour de. The Gustave Dreyfus Collection. Reliefs and Plaquettes. Oxford, 1931. vol.II, 184.

1965

  • Pope-Hennessy, John W. Renaissance Bronzes from the Samuel H. Kress Collection: Reliefs, Plaquettes, Statuettes, Utensils and Mortars. London, 1965: no. 378.

Wikidata ID

Q63814768

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