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Bernardino Francesconi [obverse]

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a round bronze medallion featuring the profile of a man's head and shoulders. The historical figure is depicted wearing a cap and a garment with a gathered collar. Raised dots form a border around the edge of the medallion, and an inscription encircles the head. The medallion is small enough to fit within the palm of a hand.

Artwork Details

Date
1520
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3635 × 3635 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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