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Gian Michele Zerbi [obverse]

Milanese 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sculpted medallion featuring a profile portrait of a bearded man looking to the left. The sculpture captures the intricate details of the man's facial features and curly hair, as well as the texture of his clothes, which include a high-collared garment with buttons. A series of inscriptions circumnavigate the medallion, with the name "IO. MICHAEL ZERBUS" being prominently visible. The medallion is crafted from a material with an aged, warm brown patina, suggesting it is made from bronze or a similar metal. The surface shows signs of antiquity with varying tones.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1550
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4348 × 4348 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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