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Antonio Calmone, Secretary to Philip II [obverse]

Pier Paolo Galeotti

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring the profile of a man with a beard and curly hair. He is depicted wearing a high-collared garment with patterns and embellishments. The material seems to be bronze, giving it an antique appearance. There are inscriptions around the edge of the medallion in a serifed font. The relief is well-defined against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1570
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4128 × 4128 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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