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Leonello d'Este, 1407-1450, Marquess of Ferrara 1441 [obverse]

Pisanello

National Gallery of Art

This is a round medallion featuring the side profile of a man encircled by engraved text. The man in the center of the medallion faces the left, and he has a long, straight nose, a prominent chin, and curly hair that extends slightly beyond the back of his head. He wears a high-necked garment with indistinct designs on the sleeves. On either side of him and on the top and bottom of the medallion are inscriptions in Latin characters. The medallion itself is a rich, warm brown color.

Artwork Details

Date
1444
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4561 × 4561 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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