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Luca de'Zuhari [obverse]

Style of Antico

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a round, metallic medallion featuring a bas-relief profile portrait of a man facing left. The man is depicted wearing a hat and has a distinct collar. The medallion is made of a reddish-brown bronze-like metal, with lighter highlights where the metal is polished or worn. The surface shows aging and patination. There is a Latin inscription encircling the portrait. A small hole is at the top of the medallion. The craftsmanship is detailed and skillful.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1490/1520
Medium
bronze//Originally gilded
Dimensions
3390 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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