Museum collection · National Gallery of Art · 127136

Oil Lamp in the Form of a Winged Monster

Italian 16th Century, 16th century

The sculpture depicts a creature resembling a dragon or mythical beast. It is crafted from bronze, giving it a dark, metallic finish with variations that catch the light, highlighting the texture and intricate details of the surface. The creature has a powerful stance, with a large head, expressive face, and an open mouth that holds a round bowl or cup shape. Its body is adorned with stylized wings and muscular limbs. The sculpture presents a blend of realistic animal features with imaginative, stylized elements, resulting in an eye-catching and dynamic composition.

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

Artist: Italian 16th Century
Date: 16th century
Medium: bronze
Dimensions: max. length: 24.1 cm (9 1/2 in.)
Era: Museum collection

Why it matters

Oil Lamp in the Form of a Winged Monster, dated 16th century, is catalogued by National Gallery of Art as a work in bronze. The museum attributes the work to Italian 16th Century. The recorded dimensions are max. length: 24.1 cm (9 1/2 in.). This factual page is generated from the museum catalogue and links directly to its source record.

National Gallery of Art collection record