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Girolamo Arsago, Bishop of Nice, 1511-1542 [obverse]

Roman 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a profile portrait of a man turned towards the left. The man is wearing a headdress that closely fits the skull, with a draping trail behind. The man appears to be an older individual with a prominent nose and a strong jawline, wearing a garment with a decorative element at the collar. The sculpture is crafted on a coin, made of bronze or a similar copper alloy, with a tarnished surface. Encircling the portrait is a border of text in a classical style font. The surface shows signs of aging with a speckled patina.

Artwork Details

Date
1513
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3762 × 3733 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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