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Andrea Gritti, 1455-1538, Doge of Venice 1523 [obverse]

Andrea Spinelli

National Gallery of Art

The image features a round medallion with a sculptural profile of a man facing left. The man wears a distinctive hat and a beard. He is depicted in a decorative robe. The medallion appears to be made of dark metal, possibly bronze, with a brownish patina. There is text inscribed around the edge of the medallion. The craftsmanship shows detailed contours of the man's face, beard, and headwear against a smooth background.

Artwork Details

Date
1534
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3567 × 3459 px
Public Domain
Yes
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