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Pier Luigi Farnese, 1503-1547, 1st Duke of Parma and Piacenza 1545 [obverse]

Giovan Federico Bonzagni

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion with a profile relief of a bearded man facing right, wearing decorative clothing with intricate patterns. The man has curly hair and a beard. The sculpture appears to be made of brown-colored metal, possibly bronze, giving it an aged look. Engraved text on the edges includes the inscriptions "PLOVSIVS F PARM ET PLAC DVX". The medallion has a small hole at the top. The man's facial features and clothing are detailed.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1547
Medium
bronze//Struck
Dimensions
3556 × 3556 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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