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Giovanni Mannelli

Venetian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring the profile of a man in relief. The man is depicted wearing a cap and has medium-length hair and a beard. The medallion is gold-colored and appears to be made of a metal with a weathered or tarnished surface. Surrounding the central portrait is an inscription in raised lettering, partially visible due to the material's wear. At the top, there is a small hole. The image is presented against a black background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1508
Medium
gilded bronze
Dimensions
3278 × 3278 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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