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Guglielmo Batonatti [obverse]

Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a side profile relief of a man's head, depicted in a classical style with distinct facial features such as a prominent nose and a curled hairstyle or headpiece around his head. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a warm brown color with slight variations. It is set on a circular medallion with an inscription encircling the profile. There is a hole at the top, indicating it may have been designed to be worn or displayed as a pendant. The details of the face and text are finely worked, reflecting careful craftsmanship.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1480/1486
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3596 × 3596 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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