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Cornelio Musso, 1511-1574, Franciscan Monk and Bishop of Bitonto 1547 [obverse]

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a profile portrait of a bearded man on a round medallion or coin. It shows his side profile with detailed features including a prominent beard and curly hair. The sculpture is made of dark brown metal, likely bronze, giving it an antique appearance with hints of patina. Around the portrait, there is an inscription in capital letters framing the portrait in the center.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 16th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4336 × 4401 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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