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Vittorino de' Rambaldoni da Feltre, 1379-1446, Humanist [obverse]

Pisanello

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring the profile of a man facing to the left. The subject is depicted wearing a voluminous hat that wraps around the head and extends upward, as well as a garment with a high collar. The medallion is dark brown in color. The surface is slightly reflective. The edges of the medallion are inscribed with text. There is a small hole at the top of the medallion. The medallion appears to be a flat, circular form with a relief of the figure and inscriptions carved into it.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1446
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4792 × 4734 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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