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Baccio Bandinelli, 1493-1560, Florentine Sculptor [obverse]

Leone Leoni

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture on the coin-like object is a profile view of a man's head and neck, featuring intricate details such as curly hair and a long, detailed beard. The sculpture is crafted in a material that appears to be bronze. The man is portrayed with a solemn expression and pronounced facial features, displaying artistic texture and depth in the hair and beard. Encircling the profile are Latin inscriptions in a raised dot pattern.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1547
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3409 × 3379 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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