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Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, 1417-1468, Lord of Rimini and Fano [obverse]

Matteo de' Pasti

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a profile of a man in a side view, showing his left side. He wears a detailed garment with a visible pattern around the neckline. His hair is styled with short hair on top and longer at the back. The round medallion is made of bronze-colored material with a rich patina. There is an inscription in raised lettering encircling the edge of the medallion.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1454/1460
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4016 × 4016 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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