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Allegory of the Triumph of Poverty

model late 16th century (old cast)
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Allegory of the Triumph of Poverty
  • Date: model late 16th century (old cast)
  • Culture: South Netherlandish (Antwerp?)
  • Medium: Copper alloy with a natural brown to green patina; the reverse has remnants of solder.
  • Dimensions: 6.6 x 12.6 cm, wt. 197.34 g.
  • Classification: Plaquettes
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.1352
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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