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Jesus Christ [obverse]

Matteo de' Pasti

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a profile portrait of a man with long hair and a beard. There is a halo behind the head. The material seems to be bronze with an aged patina. An inscription around the perimeter of the circular medallion reads 'IESVS CHRISTVS DEVS DEI FILIVS HVMANI GENERIS SALVATOR.' The design is engraved with texture in the hair, beard, and garment.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1464/1468
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4401 × 4401 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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