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Saint Albert of Trapani

Italian 15th/16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a circular medallion or coin. The medallion features a raised relief depicting a robed figure with a halo holding a flower. The relief is set against a textured, diagonal crosshatch background. Surrounding the central figure are inscriptions that appear to form a name or title, including the letters "SA" and "LBERTVS." The item has a worn and weathered appearance, with a greenish patina along its rim.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th/early 16th century
Medium
nielloed silver
Dimensions
7840 × 7495 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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