Master I.A.V.F.

Venetian, active 16th century

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The sculpture is a medallion with a portrait in profile of a bearded man facing to the right. The subject appears to be mature with detailed facial features, including a prominent nose, curly hair, and a thick beard. The medallion is circular and made of bronze with an aged, golden-brown patina. There is an inscription encircling the portrait along the edge of the medallion, partially obscured in the image. The raised relief of the portrait provides a three-dimensional quality, highlighting the subject's attire and facial features in relation to the flat background.
Master I.A.V.F., Pietro Lauro, born 1508, Modenese Poet and Scholar [obverse], 1555, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1010.a

Pietro Lauro, born 1508, Modenese Poet and Scholar [obverse]

Master I.A.V.F. · 1555 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1010.a

This is an image of an old medallion or coin with an inscription in Latin. The object is made of a metallic material with a brownish patina, featuring a decorative wreath motif. The inscription is engraved in a formal script, and the central focus is on the text. The medallion has a rough texture, indicating its age and potential historical importance.
Master I.A.V.F., Inscription in a Laurel Wreath [reverse], 1555, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.1010.b

Inscription in a Laurel Wreath [reverse]

Master I.A.V.F. · 1555 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.1010.b