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Michael Ott von Aechterdingen, c. 1479-1532 [obverse]

Austrian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring the profile of a man with shoulder-length hair and a full beard. The man is wearing a garment with a high collar and a rope-like embellishment across the shoulder. The material of the sculpture is bronze, with a brownish-gold hue and darker tones in the recessed areas. The sculpture includes inscriptions around the perimeter, including the name "MICHAEL OTT DE ACHTERINCKEN" and additional text and numerals. The facial features and hair are finely crafted against the smooth background of the medallion.

Artwork Details

Date
1522/1523
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4423 × 4423 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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