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Lodovico Brognolo, of the Observant Friars, Patrician of Mantua [obverse]

Sperandio

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion depicting a profile bust of a man in a hooded garment. The man seems mature, with detailed facial features and hood draping. The medallion is made of a dark metallic material with a shiny finish on raised areas. There are inscribed letters surrounding the figure in a border.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1495
Medium
bronze//Late cast
Dimensions
4104 × 4104 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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