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Ercole II d'Este, 1508-1559, 4th Duke of Ferrara 1534 [obverse]

Pompeo Leoni

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a relief portrait of a man in profile facing left. The man is adorned in intricate clothing and has short, curly hair and a full beard. There is an inscription in raised letters around the edge. The material appears metallic and the sculpture has a small hole for hanging. The fine detail emphasizes the man's facial features and attire.

Artwork Details

Date
1554
Medium
lead
Dimensions
3892 × 3892 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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