Master HB

Paduan, active c. 1525 - c. 1550

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The image displays a circular metal sculpture resembling an ancient coin or medallion. The sculpture features two human figures in relief, wearing draped garments, with one holding a staff or spear. The figure on the left appears to be holding an object towards the other figure. The sculpture is made of a material resembling bronze, with a patina of brown, green, and red tones. The figures are stylized with detailed clothing and facial features. The sculpture's edges are bordered with a decorative dotted pattern, and there are inscriptions and markings below the figures.
Master HB, Lichas Brings Hercules the Shirt of Nessus [reverse], c. 1544, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1004.b

Lichas Brings Hercules the Shirt of Nessus [reverse]

Master HB · c. 1544 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1004.b

The sculpture is a roundel or medallion featuring the side profile of a bearded man with elaborate hair and beard styling. The subject's facial features, such as a prominent nose and bushy beard, are clearly defined in relief. The sculpture is predominantly a dark green color with a patina. From the viewer's perspective, the figure is shown in profile facing to the right, with his head and beard prominently raised against the background of the roundel.
Master HB, Hercules [obverse], c. 1544, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1004.a

Hercules [obverse]

Master HB · c. 1544 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1004.a