Girolamo Santacroce

Neapolitan, c. 1502 - 1537

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The sculpture is a detailed depiction of a man in profile, facing left, wearing a richly adorned helmet with a small winged figure on top. The man's features are strong, and his garment is intricately decorated with patterns. This is a relief sculpture on a round, coin-like medium. The color of the sculpture is a consistent bronze hue. The edges of the round sculpture contain an inscription that encircles the central figure. The texture of the sculpture's surface is slightly rugged. The size of the sculpture in relation to other objects is not discernible from the image.
Girolamo Santacroce, Andrea Carafa, Count of Santa Severina [obverse], before 1525, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.702.a

Andrea Carafa, Count of Santa Severina [obverse]

Girolamo Santacroce · before 1525 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.702.a
The image features a round sculpture or medallion of a seated woman in a classical style. She is depicted draped in flowing garments, holding a cluster of reeds or lotuses. Her hair is styled in an updo and she wears a diadem. The sculpture is made of patinated bronze or copper, giving it a reddish-brown color. The relief design creates depth and shadow. Below the figure, "NILABEST" is inscribed.
Girolamo Santacroce, Prudence [reverse], before 1525, bronze, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.702.b

Prudence [reverse]

Girolamo Santacroce · before 1525 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1957.14.702.b