Where Is Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery?

Valerio Belli crafted this Roman/Italian work, dating to c. 1535 or later. Made from gilt bronze (later perforated with a keyhole), it measures Overall: 6 x 7.5 cm (2 3/8 x 2 15/16 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the European Painting and Sculpture department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to c. 1535 or later. It's made from gilt bronze (later perforated with a keyhole). Dimensions: Overall: 6 x 7.5 cm (2 3/8 x 2 15/16 in.).

It's made from gilt bronze (later perforated with a keyhole). Bronze was the prestige material of the ancient world. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for reuse, making survivors rare.

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