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The Castle of Rimini [reverse]

Matteo de' Pasti

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicted is a round, coin-like object with a detailed relief of a medieval castle. The castle has robust walls and crenellated towers with small windows. It is made of dark metal, likely bronze, with an aged patina. Inscriptions in Latin characters surround the sculpture. It is small and intended for close examination.

Artwork Details

Date
1446-c. 1450
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3305 × 3286 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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