Francisco de Moncada, Duke of Montalto 1585
pompeoleoni
themetropolitanmuseumofart
sculpture
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medal
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3d sculpting
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egg art
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sculpture
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sculptural image
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unrealistic statue
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portrait head and shoulder
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framed image
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sculpture
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vessel shaped image
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mid-section and head portrait
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men
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decorative-art
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profile
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statue
This bronze medal, created in 1585 by the Italian sculptor Pompeo Leoni, portrays Francisco de Moncada, Duke of Montalto, in profile. The medal, which is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City, is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture. The inscription surrounding the Duke's image identifies him as "D[ux] and M[onta]lt[o]...P[rincip]e...D[omini]s D[ux]...," highlighting his noble status. The medal's detailed rendering of Moncada's features and attire, typical of the Renaissance, showcases Leoni's masterful skill in capturing the essence of his subject.
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