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Falvio Orsini, died 1698, Duke of Bracciano [obverse]

Charles-Jean-François Chéron

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sculpture of a man's head and shoulders embossed in a circular medallion. The subject has long, curly hair and detailed facial features. The sculpture is dark bronze with subtle highlights, giving it a metallic sheen. The material appears aged. An inscription runs along the edge, providing context. The figure is in relief, showing depth relative to the medallion's base.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1655/1675
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
4495 × 4495 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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