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Jacoba Francina of Ravenna (?) [obverse]

Possibly Venetian 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medal depicting a profile view of a man in relief who is facing to the right. The subject has short hair and is wearing a headpiece or draped cloth that extends to his shoulders. The medal is made of a reddish-brown material, possibly bronze or copper, with signs of wear. An inscription in raised letters runs around the edge. There is a small hole at the top, suggesting it could be worn or displayed as a pendant.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly 1581
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4274 × 4184 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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