The Mithras Relief
1564
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Italian 16th Century
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Mithras Relief is a 1564 ink by Italian 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The Mithras Relief shows a scene with the god Mithras killing a bull. The artwork includes symbols like a raven and a snake, which are important to the Mithraic cult. This cult was a secret group that worshipped Mithras, and their symbols often appeared in art. Check out the technique: engraving, to learn more about how this image was created.
A 16th-century Italian sculptor left us small bronze works in dark brown and gold.
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