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Prudence [reverse]

Girolamo Santacroce

National Gallery of Art

The image features a round sculpture or medallion of a seated woman in a classical style. She is depicted draped in flowing garments, holding a cluster of reeds or lotuses. Her hair is styled in an updo and she wears a diadem. The sculpture is made of patinated bronze or copper, giving it a reddish-brown color. The relief design creates depth and shadow. Below the figure, "NILABEST" is inscribed.

Artwork Details

Date
before 1525
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3196 × 3238 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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