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Bolognese 15th Century

3 works

The sculpture is a bas-relief image of a man's profile on a circular coin. The man has long hair flowing down his neck. The coin has inscriptions around its edge in a classical font, similar to "IOANNE STEFAN BENTIVOLVS." The coin is metallic, with a silver or gray color, and a shiny, reflective surface. The sculpture is relatively flat with detailed engravings of the man's profile and text. The craftsmanship emphasizes the contours of the man's face, including his nose, lips, and chin.

Giovanni II Bentivoglio, 1443-1509, Lord of Bologna 1462-1506 [obverse]

Bolognese 15th Century

This is a photograph of an engraved metal object. The engraved image depicts a figure wearing a dress sitting on a chair, holding a bird, surrounded by floral elements. The figure is set against a patterned background with detailed engraving that enhances the texture of the garment and the foliage. The object's borders are adorned with a simple, repeating pattern, and there are metallic rivets visible at the top. This piece features an attachment component at the bottom. The photograph captures the intricate details and craftsmanship of the engraving, highlighting the contrast between the polished metal and the darkened etched lines.

Seated Woman Facing Left, Holding a Flowering Branch

Bolognese 15th Century

This is a painting of a nativity scene. The image features a baby lying on the ground with rays emanating from it, surrounded by figures dressed in robes. A cow and an ass are beside a wooden structure, possibly a stable. One of the figures is in a kneeling position with hands clasped. An angel hovers above with a banner, and there are multiple haloed figures. The style is reminiscent of an early Renaissance religious woodcut, known for biblical and Christian iconography.

The Nativity

Bolognese 15th Century