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Classically Draped Bust of a Man

16th century

Italian 16th Century

Medalist

Italian 16th Century

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Artwork overview

Medium

bronze
Credit Line

Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Dimensions

overall (diameter): 6.18 cm (2 7/16 in.)
gross weight: 75.18 gr (0.166 lb.)
Accession Number

1997.114.16

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1997 to NGA.

Associated Names

Lisa Baskin

Bibliography

2007

Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 838, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63861563

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