The sculpture portrays a round, flat medal featuring a profile portrait of a person with distinct facial features, including curly hair, a notable nose, and lips. The individual is depicted wearing a garment with a detailed collar and a head covering that drapes over the shoulders. The material of the sculpture appears to be a metallic substance, likely bronze or a similar alloy, giving it a dark brown or patinated silver appearance with a slightly shiny finish. The person is facing to the right, and the profile is crafted in a classical style, akin to ancient coins or medallions. The…
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Portrait of a Woman

Italian 16th Century

c. 1555/1560

Medium
lead
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (diameter): 7.35 cm (2 7/8 in.) ; gross weight: 97.93 gr (0.216 lb.)
Culture
French
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
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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