Allegory with Minerva, Time, and a Sybil [reverse]
![Allegory with Minerva, Time, and a Sybil [reverse] by Lorenzo Maria Weber](https://images.artheonmuseum.org/nga/thumb/allegory-with-minerva-time-and-a-sybil-reverse-nga-103334.webp)
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 8.93 cm (3 1/2 in.) gross weight: 185.41 gr (0.409 lb.) axis: 12:00
Classification
Sculpture
Department
CSD
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Accession Number
1997.114.41.b
Art Historical Context
Behold the intricate bronze medal *Allegory with Minerva, Time, and a Sybil [reverse]*, crafted by Italian sculptor Lorenzo Maria Weber in 1725. Measuring just 3½ inches in diameter and weighing a substantial 185 grams, this small-scale masterpiece exemplifies the Renaissance and Baroque tradition of medals—intimate, portable sculptures prized by collectors for their fine detail and allegorical depth. Cast in bronze, a durable medium favored for its rich patina and ability to capture delicate reliefs, Weber's work showcases the era's mastery of lost-wax casting techniques, allowing for crisp e...