Allegory of Feeling (?) early 20th century (original from c.1540)

Editor: This small bronze relief, called "Allegory of Feeling (?)," is by an anonymous artist. I’m struck by the dynamic figures and the density of the composition. What can you tell me about how it was made, and maybe what it represents? Curator: The casting process itself offers insight. Consider the labor involved in creating the mold, the choice of bronze, and the social context of its production. How might the material and the method influence our understanding of "feeling" here? Editor: So, thinking about the bronze itself, its value as a material, and the craftsmanship… that gives the artwork a certain weight, a seriousness, right? Curator: Precisely. It moves us beyond just the depicted scene into the realm of production and consumption. Labor and materiality become part of the feeling represented. I hadn't considered that so directly before. Thank you! Editor: It's fascinating how the material's history and creation adds another layer to its meaning.