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Girolamo Cornaro, c. 1486-1551, Venetian Patrician [obverse]

Giovanni da Cavino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular relief on a medal showing the side profile of a bearded man with curly hair. The man faces right, with a wavy beard and textured hair. The sculpture has a warm, golden-bronze color. The man is adorned in detailed clothing and the edge of the sculpture includes the inscription "HIER CORNELIUS."

Artwork Details

Date
1540
Medium
bronze//Struck
Dimensions
3658 × 3602 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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