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Francesco I Sforza, 1401-1466, 4th Duke of Milan 1450

Gianfrancesco Enzola

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief depicting the profile of a man facing right. He has wavy hair neatly arranged. The man's face shows strong features, including a noticeable brow and pronounced nose. He is wearing what appears to be armor or an ornate garment, possibly with a high collar adorned with intricate designs. The relief is set within a slightly oval form. The material seems to be bronze, giving it a metallic, golden-brown color with a patina and weathered texture. The relief style provides a sense of dimensionality, with the figure raised above the background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1456
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
2643 × 3522 px
Public Domain
Yes
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