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Guido Pepoli, 1449-1505, Noble of Bologna [obverse]

Sperandio

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular medallion with a detailed profile relief of a man's bust. The subject's features include a slightly elongated nose and styled hair covered partially by a cap. The man is dressed in period clothing suggesting a formal or noble appearance. The medallion is in a metallic material with a patinated silver and grey color. Text is inscribed along the border of the medallion, and there is a small hole at the top for possible display purposes.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1485/1486
Medium
bronze//Late cast
Dimensions
4054 × 4054 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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