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The sculpture is a round, coin-like medallion featuring a profile portrait of a man wearing a cap and a robe with a high collar. The material of the sculpture appears to be bronze, as indicated by its patina and wear patterns. The medallion has a series of letters carved into the border, framing the image. The sculpture captures details such as the man's facial expression and the texture of his clothing in a semi-realistic style.
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The sculpture is a round, coin-like medallion featuring a profile portrait of a man wearing a cap and a robe with a high collar. The material of the sculpture appears to be bronze, as indicated by its patina and wear patterns. The medallion has a series of letters carved into the border, framing the image. The sculpture captures details such as the man's facial expression and the texture of his clothing in a semi-realistic style.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Bernardo de' Rossi, died 1527, Bishop of Treviso 1499, Governor of Bologna 1519-1523 [obverse]

Follower of Francesco Francia

Date
c. 1519
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 6.45 cm (2 9/16 in.) gross weight: 115.29 gr (0.254 lb.) axis: 6:00
Classification
Sculpture · Medal/Medallion
Accession number
1992.55.7.a
Credit line
Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CSD
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Italian
  • Renaissance
  • Medals
  • bust facing right
  • portrait
  • Rossi, Bernardo de', Bishop of Treviso
Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1992 to NGA.

Inscription

around circumference: BER[nardus].RV[beus].CO[mes].B[erceti].EPS[iscopu]S.TAR[visinus].LE[gatus].BO[noniae].VIC[arius].GV[bernator].ET.PRAE[fectus]

NGA object ID 76300. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.