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Portrait of a Man

Follower of Albrecht Dürer or Possibly Antonio Abondio

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a circular medallion sculpture depicting the profile of a man, facing to the left. The man is wearing a large, textured fur-collared outfit and a distinctive cap with a squared top. The surface of the medallion displays a patina that is consistent with aged metal, suggesting that it might be made of bronze or a similar material, giving it a dark metallic color. The man’s features are rendered in fine detail, with visible curls of hair and a thoughtful expression. To the left of the man's profile, there are engravings or initials, “AB,” and the year “1514” marked prominently, which are raised from the surface. The medallion has a small hole near the top edge.

Artwork Details

Date
1514 or after
Medium
lead
Dimensions
4944 × 4944 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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