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Bust of Alexander

Florentine 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a medallion featuring a profile portrait of a man with the name "ALESSANDRO" inscribed beside him. The subject is wearing a helmet adorned with intricate designs, including figures of centaurs or mythical creatures. The man is also depicted wearing armor with detailed patterns. The material of the sculpture appears to be bronze, giving it a brownish color with a metallic sheen. The medallion contains a small hole at the top and the details appear in relief, providing depth and texture to the design.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
2961 × 3560 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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