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Self-Portrait

Francesco da Sangallo

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion with a relief portrait of a man in profile, facing left. He has a long beard and wears a headdress. The surface of the relief is smooth, capturing details of the man's facial features, headdress, and beard. The medallion is made of a dark bronze or copper material, giving it a rich, warm brown color. An inscription encircles the portrait. The sculpture is small and flat, with the design raised against the background, typical of medallion or coin depictions.

Artwork Details

Date
1551
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4293 × 4269 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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