Medieval and Renaissance Sculptures and Decorative Arts

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The sculpture is a rectangular relief depicting two people and one body on the ground. On the left, one person stands with an upright posture, while the other person is on the right bending over the body on the ground, which is decapitated. The standing person is holding an elongated object in one hand, and they are leaning against a rectangular form on the left. The fallen body lies with its limbs spread out, and there is a separate head on the ground to the left. The relief is gold-colored, and it has several holes lining the top edge.

David Triumphant over Goliath

Moderno

1507 or before

Bronze  Accession ID  1942.9.240

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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Cast in low relief, a woman with hair streaming wildly up and away from her face and wearing a gag covering her mouth sits and paints at an easel on this round bronze medallion. The woman faces our left in profile on a chair with a scrolling back and arms. She wears a long gown with loose, elbow-length sleeves. One foot is braced against the foot of the easel, and the other rests on the floor near a rectangular paint palette and paint brushes. The woman rests a maulstick down in front of her legs and holds a paintbrush up to the surface on the easel. Text in a border around the edge of the medal reads, “PERTE STATO GIOIOSO MIMANTENE.” Spiraling scrolls, a compass, and a square are at the bottom center of the border.

Figure of Inspiration at an Easel [reverse]

Felice Antonio Casone

1611

Bronze  Accession ID  1957.14.1071.b

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The image shows a sculptural medallion with a profile of a man with distinctive wavy hair styled into a bob, adorned with intricately carved curls. He is dressed in a detailed garment with decorative patterns around the collar. The medallion is a warm brown color, suggesting it is made of bronze or a similar metallic material. The outer edge of the medallion has an inscription. The medallion is relatively small and has a hole at the top.

Filippo Maserano, Venetian Poet [obverse]

Giovanni Boldù

1457

Bronze  Accession ID  1957.14.732.a

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The image shows a bronze medal with a profile relief of a man's head and shoulders. The man's face has prominent features, including a nose and full lips, with short, wavy hair. The medal has inscriptions along the edges reading "GVARINVS VERONENSIS." The background is solid black.

Guarino da Verona, 1374-1460, Humanist [obverse]

Matteo de' Pasti

c. 1446

Bronze  Accession ID  1957.14.647.a

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a side profile portrait of a woman named "MAGDALENA MANTVANA." The medallion is made of dark bronze material, with polished raised surfaces creating a contrast against the darker background. The woman is shown in a classical profile view, with her hair styled in a straight, shoulder-length fashion, and adorned with a necklace and textured garment. The medallion's border is encircled with embossed script on the top and bottom.

Maddalena of Mantua [obverse]

Anonymous Artist

1504

Bronze  Accession ID  1957.14.1321.a

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture depicts a seated female figure adorned in a flowing garment, holding a small child on her lap. She is flanked by two cherubic figures, one on each side of her, standing with bodies slightly turned towards the central figure. The entire piece is a bas-relief, crafted from a material that appears golden in color. An inscription below the central figures provides text that likely includes a name and date. The texture and wear on the surface indicate it is an older piece.

Madonna and Child Enthroned with Two Angels

Moderno

1552

Gilded bronze  Accession ID  1957.14.289

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture is a circular relief medallion depicting a scene with multiple human figures and a chariot at the top. The figures are engaged in various activities, with some sitting and others standing. The sculpture is brown and likely made of bronze or a similar metal, giving it an aged patina. The figures are intricately carved, providing depth and movement, with attention to detail. The chariot at the top adds to the action-oriented narrative. The medallion has a small hole at the upper edge.

Mars and Venus

Master of the Orpheus Legend

fourth quarter 15th century

Bronze//dark brown patina  Accession ID  1957.14.238

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture is a round medallion depicting a man with short, curly hair, a long beard, and draped clothing. The profile relief is made of a metal with an aged, tarnished patina. Around the edge, there is an inscription in capital letters. The medallion has a small hole near the top.

Michelangelo Buonarroti, 1475-1564, Florentine Artist [obverse]

Leone Leoni

1560/1561

Bronze//later casting  Accession ID  1957.14.1022.a

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture depicts a bearded, partially clothed male figure in a kneeling position under a rustic archway made of rock. He is muscular and gazing toward a tall, slender cross on the right side. Near the base of the cross, there is a small skull and other scattered objects. The setting appears natural or forest-like. The sculpture is made of bronze, with an earthy bronze color and varied textures. The rectangular plaque has a small hole at the top and intricate interplay of light and shadow on the relief's surface.

Saint Jerome

Moderno

late 15th - early 16th century

Bronze//dark brown patina  Accession ID  1957.14.302

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture depicts multiple figures gathered around a central seated figure who is in a reclining position. The central figure has long hair and is unclothed except for a draped cloth around the waist. Surrounding the central figure are other figures in various poses, some standing and some bending towards the central figure. Above them, two winged figures are depicted in a flying posture holding a central object between them. The sculpture is oval-shaped and crafted from a material resembling bronze. The relief work provides depth and texture to the figures and their garments, capturing intricate folds and expressions. At the bottom, there is an inscribed Latin text framed by decorative elements.

The Entombment

Valerio Belli

Bronze//yellowish patina  Accession ID  1957.14.494

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture depicts several figures gathered around a central figure. Each figure has different expressions and gestures. In the background, architectural elements, a landscape, trees, hills, and three crosses on a hill are visible. The sculpture is made of warm-toned bronze, giving it a brown and antiqued appearance with variations in shading. It is a relief sculpture, offering a dense, textured tableau of a historic or narrative moment, with highly detailed figures relative to their size.

The Entombment

Moderno

late 15th - early 16th century

Bronze//medium brown patina (much rubbed)  Accession ID  1957.14.295

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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The sculpture depicted on the circular golden plaque features a scene with numerous human figures. The figures are dressed in classical garments and helmets. Some figures stand, while a few kneel. The background includes a large, rounded structure resembling a wall or tower. The material of the sculpture is a type of metal, as indicated by the golden hue and sheen. The figures are small and intricate, showcasing detailed craftsmanship in a miniature format.

The Rape of the Sabines

Giovanni Bernardi

1535 or before

Bronze//light brown patina  Accession ID  1957.14.519

On View: West Building Ground Floor, Gallery G16
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