The sculpture is a round medallion or coin with a carving of a man facing left, in profile. The subject is depicted with short hair and a strong nose, and he wears a garment with a high neckline. Around the edge of the medallion, there is an inscription in raised Latin lettering that reads "IOHANNES MEDICES COSMIPPE." The material of the medallion is a bronze color, and it has some scratches and marks. The medallion features a small hole near the top.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1465/1469
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- 3646 × 3646 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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