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Gianfrancesco Martignoni, Milanese Physician [obverse]

Milanese 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief of a male figure's profile on a round medallion. The man has curly hair and a short beard, wearing a garment with a high collar. The medallion is primarily reddish-brown, possibly made from metal like bronze or copper. The sculpture is encircled by inscriptions. The details in the hair and facial features aim to convey a lifelike likeness in a limited space.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1552
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3756 × 3708 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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