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Lavinia Fontana, 1552-1614, Bolognese Painter [obverse]

Felice Antonio Casone

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a profile relief of a woman from the waist up, facing left. The woman has a detailed hairstyle, possibly with a cap or headdress, and wears clothing that appears to be draped across her shoulders. Around the edge of the medallion, there is an inscribed text that reads, "LAVINIA FONTANA ZAPPIA PICTRIX 1611." The medallion is bronze and has a slightly uneven patina.

Artwork Details

Date
1611
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3413 × 3354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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