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Francesco I Sforza, 1401-1466, 4th Duke of Milan 1450 [obverse]

Pisanello

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular medallion with a relief of a man's left-facing profile. The man is depicted wearing a tall, tapered hat with a fur or textured band, short hair, and a Renaissance-era outfit with intricate patterns. The medallion appears to be made of bronze, with Latin text inscribed around the edge and a textured surface indicating age or patination.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1441
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3439 × 3390 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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