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Rene d'Anjou, 1409-1480, King of Naples 1435-1442, and Jeanne de Laval, died 1498 [obverse]

Francesco Laurana

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief of two profiles, possibly a man and a woman. The man is slightly in front. Both figures are depicted realistically, with detailed facial features and hair. The material appears to be stone, with a rough and weathered texture. The color is a grayish tone. The relief is circular, with the figures facing right. The outer edge contains inscriptions that are difficult to decipher due to erosion. The overall appearance suggests an antique piece in a historical or classical portraiture style.

Artwork Details

Date
1463
Medium
lead
Dimensions
4811 × 4811 px
Public Domain
Yes
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