
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.
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).