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Alessandro de' Medici, 1510-1537, 1st Duke of Florence 1532 [obverse]

Domenico di Polo di Angelo de' Vetri

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a round metallic sculpture with a man's profile. The man has curly hair and a contemplative expression. The material appears to be a bronze or copper alloy, with a reddish-brown color. There is an engraved inscription in a serif font around the profile. The border is adorned with a beaded edge.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1541
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3589 × 3600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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