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Gianfrancesco Pallavicino

Italian 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sculpted medallion featuring a profile of a man wearing a cap. The man has distinct features like a prominent nose and furrowed brow. The medallion is bronze in color, suggesting it is made from metal. There is an inscription around the edge in a serifed typeface reading "FRANCISCVS MARCHIO PALAVICINVS COIO." The sculpture is in relief format, with the subject's bust slightly protruding from the background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th century
Medium
lead
Dimensions
3171 × 3171 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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