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Vittorino de' Rambaldoni da Feltre, 1379-1446, Humanist [obverse]

Pisanello

National Gallery of Art

This is a round medal depicting the profile of a man wearing a distinctive hat and robe. The sculpture is crafted in a dark brown material, likely bronze. The man faces left with a calm expression, a prominent nose, a flat-topped hat with a band, and a simple collar on his robe. The edge of the medal is inscribed with the text “VICTORINVS FELTRENSIS SVM/MVS.” The front has a small hole near the top edge.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1446
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3584 × 3584 px
Public Domain
Yes
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