
Giovanni Fasiol [obverse]
Venetian 16th Century · Italian
c. 1500/1525
- Medium
- bronze
- Classification
- Sculpture
- Period
- 1401 to 1500
- Image size
- 3009 × 3009px
Description
The sculpture features a profile of a man's head on a round object, potentially a medal or medallion. The man depicted has historical significance, shown in a classical style with inscriptions "IOANNES" and "FASTOLVUS." The material seems to be bronze based on its color and sheen. The sculpture represents the man's face in profile facing left, with detailed features like a nose, lips, and an eye. He wears headwear and clothing with a visible folded collar. The craftsmanship reveals intricate detailing common in historical portraiture in medal forms.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).