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Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1467/1469-1536, Scholar, Theologian, and Satirist

Quentin Massys

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medallion featuring a relief portrait of a man in profile facing left. The man is wearing a cap and a fur-trimmed garment. The medallion is crafted from a material resembling bronze or brass with inscriptions surrounding the portrait. The piece shows wear and a small hole at the top. The portrait is detailed and realistic.

Artwork Details

Date
1519
Medium
lead//Late cast
Dimensions
4832 × 4832 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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