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Tommaso Moro, Captain of Verona 1527 [obverse]

Giovanni Maria Pomedelli

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a raised profile portrait of a man on a circular coin or medallion. The subject is shown in a side profile facing right, wearing a hat and historical attire. The material appears to be bronze, with a brownish color and textured surface. There is an inscription in capital letters, "THOMAS MAVRVS VENETVS VERONAEPRAEFECT,” encircling the edge of the coin. Raised dots create a decorative border around the medallion. The sculpture has a weathered appearance, with areas of patina.

Artwork Details

Date
1527
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
2931 × 2931 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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