Portrait of a Woman

second half 16th century

Medalist A.A.

Associated Names
Medalist A.A.

Medalist, Emilian, active second half 16th century

The sculpture is a round medallion featuring a relief of a woman shown in profile facing to the right. Her hair is styled in a neat bun, and she is adorned in draped garments that culminate in a knot on her shoulder. She holds a floral element in her hands. The piece is silver in color, indicating it is likely made from a similar metal. This aspect gives the sculpture a reflective quality, with highlights and shadows defining the contours and details of the engraving. The medallion's size appears to be larger than a typical coin, allowing for detailed features in the subject's clothing and facial expressions.

Media Options

Skip thumbnail navigation Back to thumbnail navigation
This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lead

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 8.1 cm (3 3/16 in.)
    gross weight: 62.31 gr (0.062 kg)

  • Accession Number

    1996.122.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, 19th century; art market, London; purchased 1960s by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1996 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2007

  • Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 1:no. 530, repro.

Wikidata ID

Q63861963

You may be interested in

Loading Results