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Antinous [obverse]

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows a profile relief of a young, male bust with wavy hair, facing left, surrounded by an inscription. The material seems to be bronze. The hair is depicted with flowing locks, and the face features a prominent nose and a slight smile. The shoulders and chest are shown with a smooth texture. The circular form of the sculpture suggests it may be a medal or coin-like representation.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1500/1599
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3213 × 3140 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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