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Caterina Sandella of Venice, Wife of Pietro Aretino 1548

Alessandro Vittoria

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular medallion sculpture of a woman's bust identified as Caterina Sandella. The sculpture is made of bronze with a brownish-gold color. The woman is depicted in relief with her head in profile facing left, featuring intricate braided hair and draped clothing. The medallion's edges contain an inscription with her name and it has a small hole at the top, possibly for hanging. The sculpture is crafted with detailed realism in the woman's face and clothing.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1553
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4999 × 4999 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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