Allegory of Virtue
Object type: Plaquette
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Culture: Italian, Padua
Artist: Andrea Briosco, called Riccio
Artist bio: Italian, Trent 1470–1532 Padua
Artist role: Artist
Artist nationality: Italian
Date: probably early 16th century
Medium: Gilt bronze
Dimensions: Diameter: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Classification: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit line: Gift of Vincent J. and Barbara Smith Giffuni, 2010
Accession year: 2010
Tags: Birds|Boys|Allegory