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Beatrice of Aragon, 1457-1508 [obverse]

Circle of Giancristoforo Romano

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicted in this image is in the form of a coin, featuring a profile relief of a woman facing to the right. The figure is of historical significance, indicated by the text encircling the edge of the coin that reads "DIVA BEATRIX HVNGARIAE REGINA." The coin has a round shape and an edge adorned with a dotted pattern. It is composed of a metallic material that has acquired a brownish tone, typical of aged metals such as bronze or copper. The coin appears to have a worn texture and slight discoloration, likely a result of its age, with details of the relief softly engraved, providing a sense of depth and dimension against the flat background.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1491/1505
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3657 × 3680 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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