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Lorenzo de' Medici, il Magnifico, 1449-1492

Style of Niccolò Fiorentino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular relief medallion featuring a profile portrait facing left. The subject has a prominent nose, jawline, and long, straight hair draping down to the neck. The hair is detailed with textured lines. The clothing around the neck seems to be a high-collared garment with detailed folds. The relief is monochromatic brown, indicating a likely bronze composition. The sculpture appears flat with a raised profile against a uniform background, typical of medallions.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1485/1500
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
2876 × 2876 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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