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Marcello Capodiferro [obverse]

Roman 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring the embossed profile of a man wearing a cap, depicted in profile facing right. The material of the medallion is metallic, likely bronze or a similar metal, giving it a dark, aged appearance with variations of brown and black tones and some areas of lighter wear. The man's profile is sculpted with detail to emphasize his facial features, such as his nose, ear, and the folds of the cap. Surrounding the profile, there is an inscription in a classical font encircling the perimeter of the medallion. The top edge of the medallion has a small hole.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1478
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3781 × 3697 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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