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Alfonso V of Aragon, 1394-1458, King of Naples and Sicily 1443

Pisanello

National Gallery of Art

The relief bust depicts a man in profile facing to the right. The man has detailed facial features and wears a garment with a decorative collar. He has a stylized hairstyle with carved lines representing combed-back hair. Below the bust is an ornate crown design. The sculpture is a bronze medal, giving it a dark brown color with an aged patina. The surface shows signs of wear, suggesting its robust nature over time. The rectangular plaque has cut corners and a small square hole at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1449
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3621 × 5166 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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