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Glendining, Douglas
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The sculpture is a detailed relief of a profile portrait. The man depicted has shoulder-length hair and is wearing a garment. His head is turned slightly to the right, and his facial features are defined. The relief is circular and made of bronze, with a warm patina highlighting the design. Engraved text surrounds the portrait. The surface has an uneven texture, giving it an aged appearance. A small hole at the top suggests the piece may have been mounted or worn.
Niccolò Fiorentino, Lorenzo de' Medici, il Magnifico, 1449-1492 [obverse], c. 1490, bronze, Gift of The Circle of the National Gallery of Art, 1987.34.2.a

Lorenzo de' Medici, il Magnifico, 1449-1492 [obverse]

Niccolò Fiorentino · c. 1490 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1987.34.2.a

The sculpture is a bas-relief bronze medallion showing a seated figure with long hair, presumed to be female, holding a plant or flower. The figure is under a tree with branches extending outwards. The bronze gives it a brownish-gold color with detailed textures on the figure's hair, clothing, and the tree's leaves. The small, round piece resembles a coin or medallion, with inscriptions partially visible at the edges. The craftsmanship emphasizes intricate details, focusing on the serene natural scene.
Niccolò Fiorentino, Florence Seated under a Laurel Tree [reverse], c. 1490, bronze, Gift of The Circle of the National Gallery of Art, 1987.34.2.b

Florence Seated under a Laurel Tree [reverse]

Niccolò Fiorentino · c. 1490 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1987.34.2.b

The relief depicts a female figure identified as Hyppolita Gonzaga. The figure is portrayed in profile facing left, with detailed hair, a jeweled headpiece, and an elaborate garment with ornate patterns. The sculpture is part of a bronze medal with a circular border containing text. The aged surface of the medal enhances the relief's details.
Leone Leoni, Ippolita Gonzaga, 1535-1563, daughter of Ferrante Gonzaga [obverse], 1551, bronze, Gift of The Circle of the National Gallery of Art, 1987.34.1.a

Ippolita Gonzaga, 1535-1563, daughter of Ferrante Gonzaga [obverse]

Leone Leoni · 1551 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1987.34.1.a

The sculpture depicted is on a round object resembling a coin or medallion. In the center, a woman wearing flowing garments holds a snake in her raised left hand and an arrow in her right. Two dogs walk at her feet. To her left, a male figure sits against a column, partially obscured by foliage. In the background are stylized trees and structures, perhaps representing a natural setting. An inscription in Latin runs across the top edge. The sculpture is a metallic color, possibly bronze, contributing to its aged and intricate appearance. The overall impression is one of storytelling through art within the circular form.
Leone Leoni, Ippolita as Diana with Hunting Dogs in a Landscape with Pluto and Cerberus [reverse], 1551, bronze, Gift of The Circle of the National Gallery of Art, 1987.34.1.b

Ippolita as Diana with Hunting Dogs in a Landscape with Pluto and Cerberus [reverse]

Leone Leoni · 1551 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1987.34.1.b

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring an inscription in Latin. The medallion appears to be made of metal with a rusty orange color. The text is raised from the surface, giving the medallion a textured appearance. It has a round shape and a small hole at the top. The overall look is that of an antiquated artifact with historical or commemorative significance.
Friedrich Hagenauer, Inscription [reverse], 1543, bronze, Gift of Stephen K. Scher and Janie Woo Scher, in gratitude to the staff of the National Gallery of Art, 1993.44.1.b

Inscription [reverse]

Friedrich Hagenauer · 1543 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1993.44.1.b

The sculpture is a round medallion depicting the profile of a man facing left. The man appears to be wearing a cap and a robe with a layered collar. The material of the sculpture seems to be metal with a bronze finish. The medallion includes inscriptions along the border. The features of the man's profile, such as the nose, chin, and the folds of his clothing, add depth to the depiction.
Friedrich Hagenauer, Johannes Pistorius,1504-1583, Theologian [obverse], 1543, bronze, Gift of Stephen K. Scher and Janie Woo Scher, in gratitude to the staff of the National Gallery of Art, 1993.44.1.a

Johannes Pistorius,1504-1583, Theologian [obverse]

Friedrich Hagenauer · 1543 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1993.44.1.a