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Sixtus V (Felice Peretti, 1521-1590), Pope 1585 [obverse]

Lorenzo Fragni

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion depicting a profile image of a man with a long beard and wearing a cap. The subject's profile shows a full beard and a robe with visible button details on the front. The medallion is a brownish color. The surface has a weathered appearance with some spots of darker patina. Around the edges, there is an inscription that appears to be in Latin, encircling the bust. The medallion has a raised rim that frames the central profile effectively, and there is a small hole at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
1585/1590
Medium
bronze//Struck
Dimensions
3370 × 3370 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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