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Alfonso V of Aragon, 1396-1458, King of Naples and Sicily 1443 [obverse]

Cristoforo di Geremia

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a sculpted medal with the profile of a man facing right. The man has medium-length hair and wears a detailed garment with ornate decorations, reliefs, and patterns. The sculpture is made of tarnished grayish metal, likely bronze or a similar alloy. There is an inscription in capital letters around the edge of the medal.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1458
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4585 × 4585 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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