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Fra Alberto Belli, died 1482 [obverse]

Style of Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The circular medal features a side profile of a person wearing a hood, showing prominent facial features such as a defined nose and lips. The color of the sculpture is dark copper or bronze, with some areas showing a slight patina. The material appears to be metal. Around the edge of the medal, there is an inscription in a circular pattern. The close-up perspective highlights the details of the figure’s attire and facial structure. The size relative to a human suggests it is a small object.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1497
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3809 × 3809 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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