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Caterina Capalla [obverse]

Italian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a medallion with a depiction of a person in profile, likely a woman, from the chest up. She has a slightly rounded forehead, a prominent nose, and a small, pointed chin. Her hair is styled in curls and braids, adorned with a headdress or band. She wears a detailed garment with a high collar, intricate patterns, and a necklace. The medallion includes inscriptions "CATERINA" and "CAPALIA" and has a plain background with a patterned border of raised dots.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3318 × 3318 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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