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Parupus, an Unknown Poet [obverse]

Sperandio

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion with the profile of a person's head. The subject wears a hat with laurel leaves. The material is bronze with a brownish hue and a weathered finish. Around the border are embossed letters forming text. There is a small hole at the top. The relief style gives the subject a tangible, three-dimensional presence, highlighting the details of the person’s attire and facial features.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1474
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3104 × 3104 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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