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Andrea Carafa, Count of Santa Severina [obverse]

Neapolitan 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring the profile of a man wearing a helmet, carved in a relief style. The material appears to be a weathered bronze with a reddish-brown patina. The sculpture is small and detailed, with the bust occupying the center of the medallion. Surrounding the profile is a raised inscription in capital letters in Latin. The relief work shows the man's facial features and armor details. The medallion has a small hole at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1496/1525
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3474 × 3518 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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