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Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, 1417-1468, Lord of Rimini and Fano [obverse]

Matteo de' Pasti

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a side profile of an individual. The person is looking to the left. Their hair is short and straight on the top of their head but becomes longer and curlier as it gets down to their ears. They have a flat nose and closed lips. The surface of the sculpture is embellished with inscriptions around the edge, and it is a dark brown color.

Artwork Details

Date
1446-c. 1450
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4083 × 4083 px
Public Domain
Yes
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