The sculpture is a bas-relief profile of a male figure. He is shown in profile, facing to the left, wearing a headdress resembling a traditional ducal hat. Crafted from bronze, it has a rich brown color and a patina. The medallion is bordered with text identifying the subject as "ANT. GRIMANVS DVX VENETIAR." The relief features detailed depictions of facial features and clothing textures, with a small hole at the top.
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Antonio Grimani, Doge of Venice 1521-1523 [obverse]

Venetian 16th Century

c. 1523

Medium
bronze
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 3.25 cm (1 1/4 in.) ; gross weight: 25.11 gr (0.055 lb.) ; axis: 12:00
Culture
Venetian
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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