Museum collection · National Gallery of Art · 125533

Pax with the Madonna of the Rosary

Central or North Italian 16th Century, fourth quarter 16th century

The sculpture shows multiple figures in a religious scene. At the center, a seated figure holds a child, surrounded by two kneeling figures. Two standing figures flank the scene, with a cherubic figure above them. The sculpture is detailed with acanthus leaves and ornamental patterns. It is made of bronze or brass with a dark gold or patinated bronze color. The overall appearance is ornate and intricate, capturing religious iconography in a classical style.

National Gallery of Art · National Gallery of Art, Washington · Gift of the Honorable Andrew M. Brown · CC0 · Public domain

Artist: Central or North Italian 16th Century
Date: fourth quarter 16th century
Medium: bronze
Dimensions: 19.9 x 14.7 cm (7 13/16 x 5 13/16 in.)
Era: Museum collection

Why it matters

Pax with the Madonna of the Rosary, dated fourth quarter 16th century, is catalogued by National Gallery of Art as a work in bronze. The museum attributes the work to Central or North Italian 16th Century. The recorded dimensions are 19.9 x 14.7 cm (7 13/16 x 5 13/16 in.). This factual page is generated from the museum catalogue and links directly to its source record.

National Gallery of Art collection record