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A Knight of Santiago

Attributed to Francesco Segala

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bust of a bearded man with short, textured hair, dressed in a garment with detailed folds and a round medallion with an emblem hanging from his neck. The sculpture is predominantly brown, with variations that suggest a patina, indicating that it is made of a material that either resembles or is aged metal. The bust is supported by a dark, possibly black, round pedestal.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1570/1580
Medium
painted terracotta
Dimensions
10517 × 13146 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette