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Leonora Altoviti

Style of Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring the profile of a woman identified as ELEONORA DE’ ALVITTI by the engraved text around the edge. The woman is depicted in side profile, showing her detailed curly hair and garments, with a necklace visible around her neck. The sculpture appears to be made of a dark bronze material. The medallion is small, reminiscent of a coin, suggesting it might have been designed to be handheld or worn, indicated by a small hole at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1487
Medium
bronze//Late cast
Dimensions
3756 × 3756 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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