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Antonio Pisano, called Pisanello, the Painter and Medallist

Nicholaus

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bas-relief medallion depicting the profile of a man's head. The man has curly hair and is facing left. His profile shows distinct features such as a pronounced nose and chin. Surrounding the profile are engraved inscriptions that read "PISANVS" on the left and "PICTOR" on the right. The medallion is circular and appears to be made of bronze. The surface of the sculpture shows signs of weathering, with some areas having a patina. The edge of the medallion is decorated with a repeated dotted pattern, framing the central image and inscriptions.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1445/1450
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
2802 × 2827 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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