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Girolamo Figino, 16th Century Milanese Painter [obverse]

Pier Paolo Galeotti

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a detailed portrait of a man's profile. The subject has short curly hair and a full beard, and is dressed in draped clothing or a robe. The sculpture is made of bronze and showcases intricate details of the man's hair and facial features. Raised beaded border decorates the edges, and an inscription appears around the profile. The medallion is slightly angled and displays the man's side profile against a solid black background.

Artwork Details

Date
1562
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3985 × 3985 px
Public Domain
Yes
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