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Girolamo Priuli, 1486-1567, Doge of Venice 1559 [obverse]

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sculpted medal of an elderly man wearing intricate garments and a ceremonial headdress. He has a serious expression with a long beard. The sculpture is set against a round, metal surface with inscriptions, including the year "1566." The details of the clothing and facial features are meticulously crafted.

Artwork Details

Date
1566
Medium
bronze//Much tooled
Dimensions
4691 × 4691 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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