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Chiara Tolentino Taverna, Wife of Francesco Taverna [obverse]

Pier Paolo Galeotti

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a portrait in profile view of a woman with styled hair and an ornate garment. The material appears to be a gold metal with detailed border designs. The sculpture is circular and flat, with inscriptions around the edge. The profile carving shows delicate features and elegant clothing patterns.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1554
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3879 × 3879 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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