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Anna Maurella Oldofredi d'Iseo

Giovanni Battista Cambio, called Bombarda

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion with the profile of a woman's head and upper chest. The woman has curly hair styled upwards with possible floral elements. She is depicted wearing a gown with a beaded necklace. The medallion is made of a brown, metallic material, possibly bronze. The inscription "ANNA M[AV]R ELLA ISÆTA" encircles the woman's likeness. There are signs of age on the surface, with small pits and marks across the material.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
lead//Cast hollow
Dimensions
4771 × 4771 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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