← Venetian 16th Century

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.

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.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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