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Elisabetta Scotti, Wife of Giovanni Alvise Gonfalanieri [obverse]

Pier Paolo Galeotti

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a round, coin-like sculpture of a female figure facing right. The subject wears a detailed headdress and robes with folds and textures, as well as beads or pearls. The sculpture is made of bronze, with areas of green patina. There are letters etched near the perimeter, an "F" on the left and an "A" on the right side of the figure. The relief work stands out against the background, emphasizing the features and attire of the female subject.

Artwork Details

Date
after 1552
Medium
bronze//Late cast, tooled
Dimensions
3939 × 3939 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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