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Gaspare Borgia, died 1556, Bishop of Segorbe 1530

Alessandro Vittoria

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion with a relief portrait of a man facing right. The man has curly hair and wears a high-collared garment. An inscription in raised letters includes the name "GASPARIS A BORGIA" and other text. The medallion is bronze-colored, suggesting it is made of metal. A small hole near the top indicates it could be hung. The details on the figure's face and clothing stand out against the smooth surface surrounding the portrait.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1551
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4076 × 3993 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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