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Marcantonio Memmo, 1536-1615, Doge of Venice 1612

Guillaume Dupré

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a profile portrait of an elderly man with a long beard and wearing a richly detailed garment and headpiece. The subject has a distinguished appearance, characterized by facial features with a wise demeanor. The sculpture is on a medallion or coin, round in shape, and features an engraved surface. The material appears to be bronze or a similar metal, giving it a metallic brown color with some areas showing a green patina. The piece includes intricate patterns engraved on the clothing. The design is surrounded by raised lettering around the edge. The overall effect is a historically styled representation, reminiscent of coinage or medals from the past.

Artwork Details

Date
model 1612, cast after 1612
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
5100 × 5100 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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