Giuliano di Scipione

Italian, active 1464/1471

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The sculpture is a relief portrait of a figure wearing a papal tiara. The head of the figure is in profile, facing to the right. The sculpture is made of a material with a bronze-like appearance, showing a patina that gives it a greenish hue mixed with bronze. The figure’s face is detailed, featuring prominent facial features, and the tiara has intricate decoration. The sculpture is surrounded by an ornate border with floral and scroll-like patterns, and inscriptions in Latin are visible around the portrait. The design highlights the subject's significance with high-relief detailing and decorative embellishments.
Anonymous Artist, Paul II (Pietro Barbo, 1417-1471), Pope 1464 [reverse], 1470, bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.157.b

Paul II (Pietro Barbo, 1417-1471), Pope 1464 [reverse]

Anonymous Artist · 1470 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.157.b

The relief carving depicts a papal figure in profile view wearing a detailed papal tiara with multiple tiers and intricate decorations. The figure is dressed in traditional papal vestments, and the surrounding border features ornate floral carvings and Latin inscriptions. The material appears to be a weathered, aged metal with a brown and green patina, suggesting bronze or a similar alloy, with a textured surface. The sculpture is encased in an oval frame with a decorative finial at the top. The overall appearance suggests it is meant for commemoration or veneration, capturing the likeness of the subject with attention to detail.
Anonymous Artist, Paul II (Pietro Barbo, 1417-1471), Pope 1464 [obverse], 1470, bronze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.157.a

Paul II (Pietro Barbo, 1417-1471), Pope 1464 [obverse]

Anonymous Artist · 1470 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.157.a