Achilles Seizing Troilus

before 1523

Roman 15th or 16th Century, after the Antique

Associated Names
Roman 15th Century

Medalist

Roman 16th Century

Medalist

the Antique

Artist After

The sculpture depicts a centaur engaged in a physical confrontation with another figure. The centaur is rearing up on its hind legs, while the human figure stands with a shield in one hand facing the centaur. The material of the sculpture appears to be a metallic alloy, possibly bronze, with a dark brown color and areas of wear showing lighter highlights. The sculpture is an oval medallion with a hole at the top, suggesting it could have been used as a decorative piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (oval): 3.96 x 5.27 cm (1 9/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
    gross weight: 52.94 gr (0.117 lb.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.55.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1992 to NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q63860665

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