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Portrait of a Woman

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a side profile of a person on a round bronze medallion. The person is depicted from the torso up, facing to the right. The facial features include a nose, lips, and chin with hair styled in curled locks pulled back into a bun. The person is wearing textured clothing with embellishments on the shoulders and sleeves. The person is adorned with earrings. The background is a flat, dark surface. The medallion has a small hole at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1550
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3190 × 3190 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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