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Portrait of a Woman

Giovanni Battista Cambio, called Bombarda

National Gallery of Art

The relief portrait depicts a woman in profile facing left. She has detailed, curly hair and wears a high-collared garment with textured decoration. The sculpture is made of a metallic material, resembling bronze, and is circular with a hole for hanging or display. The craftsmanship captures the subject's clothing and hairstyle intricately.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
lead
Dimensions
4780 × 4780 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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