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Gian Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Duke of Milan

Workshop of Benedetto Briosco

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion with a relief depicting the profile of a young man facing the right. He appears to be wearing a cap and a high-necked garment, with his slightly wavy hair flowing down to his shoulders. He has arched eyebrows, a sloping nose, a sharp jawline, and thin lips in a neutral expression. The material of the sculpture has a smooth, light gray appearance with some areas that are slightly lighter and some that are darker. Outside of the portrait, there are inscriptions around the edge of the round medallion.

Artwork Details

Date
early 1490s
Medium
marble
Dimensions
12545 × 12214 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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