Renaissance · National Gallery of Art · 125206

Hand Bell with David and Judith, Bears above Chalices, and Poppies

Netherlandish Foundry 16th Century, 1558

The sculpture is a ornate bell adorned with sculptural relief elements. The subject of the sculpture involves intricate decorative motifs, including an angelic figure with wings in the center that appears to be standing atop a pedestal, with flowing, scroll-like patterns on either side. The bell is predominantly dark in color. The surface is dark and polished, and the figures and designs are raised. The bell also features some inscribed text along the bottom edge. This small, intricately detailed piece stands vertically.

National Gallery of Art · National Gallery of Art, Washington · Gift of Robert H. Smith/Robert H. Smith Collection · CC0 · Public domain

Artist: Netherlandish Foundry 16th Century
Date: 1558
Medium: bronze
Dimensions: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Era: Renaissance

Why it matters

Hand Bell with David and Judith, Bears above Chalices, and Poppies, dated 1558, is catalogued by National Gallery of Art as a work in bronze. The museum attributes the work to Netherlandish Foundry 16th Century. The recorded dimensions are 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.). This factual page is generated from the museum catalogue and links directly to its source record.

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