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Federigo da Montefeltro, Count of Urbino [obverse]

Italian 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture features a bas-relief portrait of a man's profile facing left. The man has short, curly hair and is wearing what appears to be a garment with shoulder armor or an armored collar. The sculpture is a round medallion or coin with a narrow rim. Text is inscribed around the edge. The material is dark bronze with subtle variations, giving it a slightly weathered appearance. The surface is smooth, with finely etched details distinguishing the features of the man’s face and clothing. The sculpture has an official or regal appearance through its craftsmanship and the subject’s attire.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1474
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4828 × 4828 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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