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Vincenzo Bovio of Bologna [obverse]

Giovanni Antonio de' Rossi

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring the profile of a bearded man facing left. The man has a prominent forehead and a long, flowing beard, with detailed curly hair. He appears to be wearing a robe or tunic with fabric folds. The medallion is a rich golden color, suggesting a gilded material such as brass or gold alloy. Around the edge of the medallion is an inscription in raised letters, and the design indicates attention to detail. The surface of the medallion shows variations in texture, and there is a small hole at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
gilded bronze
Dimensions
3754 × 3754 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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