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Lorenzo de' Medici, il Magnifico, 1449-1492

Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular medal with a profile relief sculpture of a man with shoulder-length hair facing left. The medal appears to be made of a metal like bronze, with a dark brown color, patina, and signs of aging. The edges of the medal have a golden hue. The relief shows a figure in period clothing with a robe featuring horizontal stripes across the shoulder. The outer edge of the medal has inscriptions framing the sculpted bust.

Artwork Details

Date
probably before 1489
Medium
bronze//Late cast, hollow
Dimensions
4168 × 4168 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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