Artwork preview

Euclid [obverse]

Italian 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a profile of a bearded male figure on a coin-like sculpture. The figure has long, wavy hair and a closely cropped beard. The sculpture is made of a metallic material, with a dark brown base and lighter highlights suggesting aged metal, possibly bronze or silver. The edges of the coin have a raised dotted pattern, adding texture. The surface has a weathered look, indicating age or intentional design.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3044 × 3044 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original