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Lucrezia Borgia, 1480-1519, Wife of Alfonso d'Este of Ferrara 1502

Style of Giancristoforo Romano

National Gallery of Art

The relief depicts a profile portrait of a woman wearing a headdress. The material seems to be a dark, metallic bronze with a brownish appearance and patina. The relief is circular with small holes around the edge for mounting. The woman has detailed hair, covered with a decorative fabric, and features suggesting historical or cultural attire. Inscriptions are present around the circular form.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly 1502
Medium
bronze//Four times pierced
Dimensions
3472 × 3496 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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