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Portrait of a Woman [obverse]

Giovanni Maria Pomedelli

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medal featuring a profile relief of a person with shoulder-length wavy hair. The subject is shown facing left and is depicted wearing a garment with visible braided trim or ornamental detail. The medal is made of bronze, giving it a dark golden-brown color, with some areas showing a shinier patina due to the material's reflective qualities. Around the edge of the medal, there is an inscription in capital letters, indicating words in what appears to be Latin. The top edge of the medal has a small hole.

Artwork Details

Date
first quarter 16th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4765 × 4765 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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