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Ortensia Piccolomini [obverse]

Mantuan 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medal with a profile bust of a woman facing right. She wears intricate clothing and a textured headdress. The edges of the medal have inscriptions. It appears to be made of bronze or a similar metal, with a brownish patina and lighter highlights. The surface shows signs of weathering, and there is a small hole near the upper edge. The medal presents a detailed historical subject, suggesting art, history, or numismatic interest.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1510
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
2954 × 2954 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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