Door knocker 19th century

This bronze door knocker, crafted by the Italian Renaissance sculptor Jacopo Sansovino in the 19th century, is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The intricate design features a central figure, likely a mythological deity, seated on a throne with two supporting figures, possibly representing virtues or allegories. Surrounding the central figures are decorative elements and a grotesque mask at the bottom, a common feature in Renaissance art. The knocker's detailed craftsmanship and symbolic imagery reflect the artistic sensibilities of the period and its continued appreciation for classical themes and motifs.