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Priam, King of Troy [obverse]

Alessandro Cesati, called Il Grechetto

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is an embossed representation of a male figure with distinctive wavy hair and a beard. The figure is shown in a side profile looking to the right and is displayed on a round, coin-like object with copper and golden hues. Engraved Greek script surrounds the circular object. The craftsmanship shows fine detail in the hair and facial features.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3948 × 3948 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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