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Altobello Averoldo, c. 1468-1531, Bishop of Pola, Thrice Governor of Bologna [obverse]

Antonio Vicentino

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a medallion depicting the profile of a man. He is wearing a flat-topped cap and a robe with buttons. The medallion is round and features raised text around the man's head. The material appears to be bronze. There is a small hole near the top rim. The design is highly detailed, showing features like the man's hair and facial profile.

Artwork Details

Date
1523/1524
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3684 × 3684 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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