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Saint Veronica [obverse]

Giovanni Martino Hamerani

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a gold pendant. The oval pendant has an embossed depiction of a robed figure holding a cloth with a face on it, surrounded by rays of light. The figure is in motion, with flowing garments, set against a backdrop with engravings of trees and a landscape. The pendant showcases detailed engraving work and the lustrous quality of the gold.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1675
Medium
gilded bronze
Dimensions
2431 × 3333 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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