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Cristoforo Moro, 1462-1471, Doge of Venice [obverse]

Antonello della Moneta

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a bas-relief carving on a coin showing the profile of a man. The man wears formal attire and a distinctive hat. He has a stern expression, wearing an ornately patterned robe. The material of the sculpture is metallic with a dark brown appearance and aged patina accents. The edge of the coin has inscriptions in a classical style, possibly in Latin, reading "CRISTOVORVS MAVRV DVX." The sculpture highlights the facial features, attire details, and inscriptions with texture and depth.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1462/1471
Medium
bronze//Late cast
Dimensions
3676 × 3676 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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