The sculpture is a portrait medallion depicting a woman with long flowing hair, draped in a garment that exposes her shoulders and part of her chest. Her face is turned slightly to the side with a contemplative expression. The medallion is circular and features the inscription "DIVA FAVSTINA" around the edges. The sculpture appears to be made of a bronze material, giving it a dark golden color with a weathered, antique finish. The overall appearance is that of a classical bust, with the woman emerging in relief from the flat circular medallion, showing attention to detail in her facial…
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Diva Faustina [obverse]

sculptor Moderno (Veronese, 1467 - 1528)

c. 1490

Medium
bronze
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 3.86 cm (1 1/2 in.) ; gross weight: 33.98 gr (0.075 lb.)
Culture
Mantuan
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Widener Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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