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Andrea Barbazza, died 1480, Legal Adviser [obverse]

Sperandio

National Gallery of Art

The circular relief sculpture depicts the profile of a man wearing a helmet and a fur-lined garment with intricate details. The man has a prominent nose and a solemn expression, facing left. The relief is monochrome, resembling weathered stone or metal. There is an inscription surrounding the figure, carved in raised letters. The sculpture is designed to resemble historical medallion portraits, capturing the likeness of a prominent figure in bas-relief form.

Artwork Details

Date
1479
Medium
lead
Dimensions
4416 × 4416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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