← Italian 16th Century

The image shows a round bronze coin featuring a sculptural relief of a woman in profile, facing left. The woman is adorned with an intricately styled hairdo and wears a necklace with multiple strands. Her attire appears to be draped in classical fashion, with visible folds and texture depicted on the coin's surface. The sculpture is crafted from a material that gives a metallic sheen, typical of bronze, and the coin's surface shows variations in texture and patina. Around the edge of the coin, there is an inscription. The overall appearance of the coin reflects historical craftsmanship and artistry.

Faustina Romana [obverse]

Italian 16th Century · Italian

16th century

Medium
bronze//Late cast
Classification
Sculpture
Period
1401 to 1500
Image size
3893 × 3893px

Description

The image shows a round bronze coin featuring a sculptural relief of a woman in profile, facing left. The woman is adorned with an intricately styled hairdo and wears a necklace with multiple strands. Her attire appears to be draped in classical fashion, with visible folds and texture depicted on the coin's surface. The sculpture is crafted from a material that gives a metallic sheen, typical of bronze, and the coin's surface shows variations in texture and patina. Around the edge of the coin, there is an inscription. The overall appearance of the coin reflects historical craftsmanship and artistry.

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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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