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Pietro Lauro, born 1508, Modenese Poet and Scholar [obverse]

Master I.A.V.F.

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a medallion with a portrait in profile of a bearded man facing to the right. The subject appears to be mature with detailed facial features, including a prominent nose, curly hair, and a thick beard. The medallion is circular and made of bronze with an aged, golden-brown patina. There is an inscription encircling the portrait along the edge of the medallion, partially obscured in the image. The raised relief of the portrait provides a three-dimensional quality, highlighting the subject's attire and facial features in relation to the flat background.

Artwork Details

Date
1555
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3660 × 3660 px
Public Domain
Yes
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