A Frieze of Tritons and Nereids

16th century

North Italian 16th Century

Associated Names
North Italian 16th Century

Artist

The image shows a round sculpture with intricate design of mythical or fantastical figures. The sculpture features interwoven figures, possibly human or semi-human, along with serpent or dragon-like creatures. It appears to be made of a metallic substance with a golden color highlighting the detailed engravings and relief work. The sculpture is circular with a central hole, potentially for mounting, and seems to depict figures in motion. Raised and recessed areas create a tactile finish, enhancing the visual complexity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gilded bronze//(gilding slightly rubbed)

  • Credit Line

    Samuel H. Kress Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 6.46 cm (2 9/16 in.)
    gross weight: 57.3 gr (0.126 lb.)

  • Accession Number

    1957.14.447

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, 313.

1965

  • Pope-Hennessy, John W. Renaissance Bronzes from the Samuel H. Kress Collection: Reliefs, Plaquettes, Statuettes, Utensils and Mortars. London, 1965: no. 113.

Wikidata ID

Q63814849

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