Hercules and the Nemean Lion [reverse]

c. 1520

Follower of Moderno

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Artist

Moderno

Related Artist, Veronese, 1467 - 1528

The sculpture is a small round medal depicting a muscular man struggling with a lion. The man is shown gripping the lion as it rears up on its hind legs. The background includes a tree and a columnar structure with figures. The sculpture is made of bronze and has a warm, brownish metallic hue. It is small in size, with a loop at the top, suggesting it may have been intended as a pendant or medallion.

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Artwork overview

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a bas-relief depiction on a circular medallion. It features a nude female figure, partially draped, with flowing hair and a bird with large wings nearby, possibly an eagle or a swan. Below the female figure, there is a smaller nude child-like figure, possibly a cherub or putto. The color of the sculpture is a rich, warm bronze, with darker areas in the recessed portions. The material appears to be metal, as indicated by the metallic sheen and patina of the surface. The sculpture appears to be a finely detailed piece with intricate details, showcasing clothing folds, body contours, and wings, all rendered in a compact, circular form.

Standing Leda and the Swan [obverse]

Anonymous Artist

1520

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Sotheby's, London, 7 December 1989, no. 362); (William Agnew, London); (Ellin Mitchell, New York); gift 1990 to NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q63860656

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