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Saint Catherine [reverse]

Mantuan 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an engraved ancient coin. The coin features a figure in a classical style robe holding a palm branch in one hand and what seems to be a circular shield in the other hand. The figure is set against the textured surface of the coin, with worn edges showing the coin's age. The border of the coin is decorated with a dotted pattern, and there is a small hole near the top edge. The color of the coin is a brown hue, typical of aged copper or bronze, with darker areas indicating oxidation or dirt accumulation.

Artwork Details

Date
1519/1530
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3387 × 3416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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